In addition to Prof. Dr. Eva Waller, five other university leaders have been nominated by the CHE Center for Higher Education Development. The winner will be announced on November 20, 2025.

Prof. Dr. Alexander Ziegler was appointed Professor of Resource-Efficient Planning, Construction and Operation in the Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering at Hochschule RheinMain (HSRM) on September 1, 2025.

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Rost was appointed Professor of Hydrogen Technologies in the Faculty of Engineering at Hochschule RheinMain (HSRM) on September 1, 2025.