“We are pleased to present our 2016 Emerging Scholars. Once again, choosing 12 scholars from the many outstanding nominations we received was no easy task, given the high caliber of research, teaching and service the nominees exhibited. It seems clear that the future in the academy is bright for the outstanding scholars featured in this edition, our 15th annual Emerging Scholars special report. These scholars represent the best in service-minded scholarship. For the scholars featured on the following pages, service is not just a part of the job, it is a way of life. For those who may be discouraged about the future of the underrepresented in the academy, Dr. Antino Allen offers a ray of sunshine.”