Associate Professor Moon Jung Jang earns UGA’s highest honor for teaching excellence
Art professor Moon Jung Jang in her office with several of her sculptures. Her primary research involves narrative systems such as Multiple Narratives in Visual Form, Polyhedralness as Multiple Narratives, and Color Value in Space-Time and promotion design for socio-cultural events and art exhibitions such as symbol, logotype, book, and poster design.
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March 12, 2026
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March 12, 2026
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Three University of Georgia faculty members have received the institution’s highest recognition for sustained excellence in instruction, the Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professorship.
The 2025-2026 Meigs Professors are Jennifer A. Brown, professor and director of graduate studies in the department of communication sciences and special education in the Mary Frances Early College of Education; Moon Jung Jang, associate professor in the Lamar Dodd School of Art in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences; and Teena Wilhelm, associate professor in the department of political science in the School of Public and International Affairs.
“Our newest Meigs Professors are transforming the student experience through innovative instruction, real-world experiential learning opportunities and dedicated mentorship,” said Benjamin C. Ayers, the university’s senior vice president for academic affairs and provost. “Their deep commitment to excellence positions our students for success, not only in the classroom but also throughout their lives.”
The Meigs Professorship highlights the university’s commitment to academic excellence, the importance of student learning experiences and the central role of instruction in UGA’s mission.
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Faculty member Moon Jung Jang guides undergraduate students through graphic design projects during class.
Jang, who joined UGA in 2008, is celebrated for her innovative approach to “visual storytelling through design systems” and for fostering a design-centered learning culture. She defines graphic design as a multifaceted discipline that creates holistic visual narratives in a complex global society.
In 2015, Jang founded C-U-B-E, an experimental design lab that serves as a multifunctional space for exhibitions, workshops and collaborative practice.
Professor Dave Gay and Associate Professor Moon Jung Jang lead a math and design interest session at the UGA Arts Collaborative, February 2023.
Her commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork is reflected in her role as co-investigator on a $2.5 million National Science Foundation grant for the Geometry, Research, Outreach and Visualization Initiative, a partnership with David T. Gay, a professor in the department of mathematics. This project, supported in part by the UGA Arts Collaborative, allows graphic design, art and mathematics students to work together on visualizing complex mathematical ideas for public outreach.
Students describe her impact as “otherworldly,” with many saying her course is one of the best experiences they have had at UGA.
“Professor Jang’s visual fluency and creativity helped us address the difficulties in communicating abstract math, and she shared her unique insight and experience with others so naturally,” a former student said. “It almost feels magical to learn from her.”
Jang is a four-time recipient of the Student Career Success Influencer Award, and her former students hold leadership roles at major companies including Apple, Google, Delta Air Lines and Instagram. In 2024, she received the prestigious Art and Design Education Award from the Rhode Island School of Design Alumni Association.
Last month, a student of Jang’s, graphic design alumna Caitlin LeMoine BFA ’15, was awarded the Franklin College Alumni Award in Innovation.
Faculty member Moon Jung Jang (left) guides an undergraduate student through a graphic design project during class.
Associate Professor Moon Jung Jang maps out exhibition layout for Spacing Out with graphic design student Charlize Carlisle and mathematics PhD student Alexander Tepper, November 2024.
Graphic Design alumna Caitlin LeMoine BFA '15 poses with family member and Associate Professor Moon Jung Jang during the 2026 Franklin Alumni Awards. LeMoine received the 2026 Alumni Award in Innovation from the college.
