Nicholas J. Everest, clinical assistant professor of organization and human resources in the School of Management, has been awarded the Arjang A. Assad Excellence in Teaching Award.

Established with a personal endowment from School of Management Dean Arjang A. Assad, the award recognizes the contributions of outstanding faculty members. It is presented biennially to a faculty member in the school, with preference given to an undergraduate professor who has demonstrated excellence in teaching, leadership and a passion for the profession.

Recipients of the award are chosen based on the recommendations of the school’s teaching effectiveness committee. According to the committee, Everest has taught more than half a dozen courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. He also has played an integral role in the development and implementation of LeaderCORE, the school award-winning leadership-certification program that spans the entire two years of the UB MBA experience.

“With his extensive multinational industry experience and his years of professional consulting, Nick brings real-world leadership development and a remarkable passion for teaching into all his classes,” says Assad. “It is an honor to present him with this well-deserved award.”