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University Distinguished Professor and University Faculty Award Winners
- Monday, March 31st, 2025
Colleagues,
Each year the Office of the Provost and Division of Academic Affairs invites nominations to recognize faculty who serve the University with distinction and have an outstanding record of achievement in teaching, research, and service. Please join me in congratulating our newest members of the community of University Distinguished Professors and University Faculty Awards. These individuals will be formally recognized at the Employee Excellence Dinner on April 15, 2025.
I’d also like to express my appreciation to the UDP and University Faculty Awards Committees for their time and service.
University Distinguished Professor
Rui Zhang, Chemistry, Ogden College of Science & Engineering
Anthony Harkins, History, Potter College of Arts & Letters
Excellence in Teaching Award
Heather Glass, Accounting, Gordon Ford College of Business
Excellence in Student Advisement
Jason Wilson, Engineering & Applied Sciences, Ogden College of Science & Engineering
Excellence in Service
Sarah Bonis, Psychology, College of Education & Behavioral Science
Excellence in Research and Creative Activity
Kirolos Haleem, Engineering and Applied Sciences, Ogden College of Sciences & Engineering
Excellence in Part-time Teaching
Ericka Russell, English, Potter College of Arts & Letters
Sincerely,
Robert “Bud” Fischer
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs