Mukherjee, associate professor of history, was nominated by 13 colleagues and students.
Nominators said that as an international faculty member, she has worked hard to promote the principles of diversity and inclusive excellence on campus for 20 years. They also praised Mukherjee's engagement in the field of human rights, dedication to diversifying course offerings, and her support of graduate students, undergraduate students and junior faculty members. All those she has worked with "have described Professor Mukherjee as supportive, creative and truly inspirational,” the nominators said.
Mukherjee has been described as a model for scholarly excellence, pedagogical creativity and effectiveness, and commitment to diversity at CU Boulder.