Colleen Conway Named Recipient of NAfME Senior Researcher Award

The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) has named Colleen Conway, a Professor of Music Education at the University of Michigan, as the recipient of its 2026 Senior Researcher Award. Conway is the twentieth individual to receive this honor from the organization.

The award recognizes Conway's substantial contributions and extensive career in the field of music education research. NAfME stated that her work has been instrumental in advancing pedagogical practices and theoretical understanding within music education.

Conway has published extensively on various aspects of music education, with her research influencing both academic discourse and practical teaching methodologies. The official presentation of the award will take place at an upcoming NAfME conference.

NAfME represents music educators and students across the United States, aiming to promote music instruction in schools and communities. The Senior Researcher Award is one of the association's most distinguished recognitions for scholarly achievement.