Over the summer, Dr. Pravina Shukla received the 2025 James P. Holland Morley Award for Exemplary Teaching and Service from the College of Arts and Sciences. This is her 7th teaching award that she has received at Indiana University during her career here.
Since joining the faculty in 2000, Pravina Shukla has taught a wide range of courses, demonstrating contagious enthusiasm for her subject and an extraordinary level of care for her students. Her teaching is marked by intellectual passion and a commitment to mentorship, drawing students from across campus and guiding them at every level. The four books she has published over the past 12 years have an impact on her classroom: they have earned awards and international acclaim, establishing her as a leading folklorist of costume, adornment, and fashion. Pravina has received numerous campus accolades, including the President’s Award for Distinguished Teaching, the Faculty Mentor Award, and the title of Provost Professor, along with repeated departmental recognition. She has anchored both the undergraduate and graduate curriculum, chaired more dissertations than any other member of the department, and served as its Director of Graduate Studies. Students consistently rate her as “outstanding,” with approval ratings of over 93%, reflecting deep appreciation for her skill and support. Professor Shukla’s impact across all teaching constituencies—undergraduate, graduate, and faculty—makes her an exceptional and inspiring educator.
The College of Arts