Associate Professor Dimitri Kapelianis receives UNM Alumni Award
Anderson faculty member, Dimitri Kapelianis, Ph.D., has been announced as the 2026 recipient of the Faculty Teaching Award by the UNM Alumni Association. Kapelianis will be honored at the Annual Alumni Dinner on February 26 along with other 2026 award recipients.
Kapelianis, associate professor within the Marketing, Information and Decision Sciences department, is being recognized for excellence in teaching and service to students. Known for his dedication to student mentorship and curriculum development, Kapelianis teaches courses in professional selling and marketing strategy that prepare students for careers in business and sales leadership. In addition to his classroom contributions, he has held academic leadership roles and conducted research focused on international and emerging markets. His commitment to student success and applied learning reflects the impact honored by the Faculty Teaching Award.
The Alumni Dinner celebrates leadership, professional excellence and lifelong commitment to community and humanitarian values. This year’s honorees also include recipients of the James F. Zimmerman Award, Bernard S. Rodey Award, Erna S. Fergusson Award, Zia Award, Lobo Award, Inspirational Young Alumni Award, Research Award and Higher Education Distinguished Legislator Award.
Read more about the UNM Alumni Awards and the 2026 recipients on the UNM Newsroom.
