Prof. Sandra Venghaus Awarded the RWTH School of Business and Economics Teaching Award
We are proud to announce that Prof. Dr. Sandra Venghaus has been honored with the prestigious Teaching Award from the Faculty of Business and Economics at RWTH Aachen University. The award was presented during the Faculty’s annual graduation ceremony, held in the AachenMünchener Halle, where all came together to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments.
The Teaching Award, which is particularly meaningful because it is based on nominations by students, recognizes exceptional dedication to high-quality teaching and the positive impact professors have on their students' academic journeys. Prof. Venghaus, an inspiring educator and researcher in the field of business administration, received this recognition with deep gratitude.
In her LinkedIn post, Prof. Venghaus shared her excitement and appreciation for the award:
"I am beyond excited to share that yesterday I received our faculty's #TeachingAward. This award is especially valuable and heartfelt to me, as the nominations are actually made by our students. I am truly honored by and thankful for this appreciation!"
Prof. Venghaus went on to reflect on the core of her teaching philosophy, which is rooted in a genuine passion for her subjects and a commitment to making learning an engaging experience. She recalled a conversation with her children about what makes good teaching, where one of the answers was, "Teaching is best when you actually feel that the teacher is excited about the topic, and when you see that they enjoy teaching." She continued, "The reason why I really enjoy teaching is that I can often see the students develop a similar excitement—their genuine interest in the topics, their willingness to engage, critically discuss, and trust the journey. This is the essence and core of our courses."
As a dedicated professor, Prof. Venghaus's courses foster an environment where students are encouraged to dive into new topics with curiosity and enthusiasm, cultivating a spirit of intellectual discovery and academic rigor.
We congratulate Prof. Dr. Sandra Venghaus on this well-deserved recognition and thank her for her continued excellence in teaching and for inspiring countless students at RWTH Aachen University!