Freshman Studies —a two-term, interdisciplinary core course required of all freshmen — is the foundation of the Lawrence curriculum. The faculty members from across the university who teach in the program do more than pass along information; they model for students the challenging process of grappling with difficult or unfamiliar works, cultures, and ideas. In short, they help students learn how to learn. Each year since 1994, one faculty member has been recognized by the university for excellence in the teaching of Freshman Studies.
| 2007 | Alan E. Parks, Mathematics |
| 2006 | Michael Orr, Art History |
| 2005 | David Hall, Chemistry |
| 2004 | Timothy X. Troy, Theatre Arts |
| 2003 | Howard Niblock, Music |
| 2002 | John Dreher, Philosophy |
| 2001 | Mary Blackwell, Chemistry |
| 2000 | Dirck Vorenkamp, Religious Studies |
| 1999 | Paul Cohen, History |
| 1998 | Carol Lawton, Art History |
| 1997 | Eilene Hoft-March, French |
| 1996 | Kathryn Kueny, Religious Studies |
| 1995 | Geoff Gajewski, Student Academic Services |
| 1994 | Elizabeth DeStasio, Biology Tim Spurgin, English |