Honors bestowed: 22 eminent professorships on our site
Duke University has recognised 22 faculty members as University Distinguished Professors, effective from July 1, 2021. This prestigious title honours scholars who have made significant contributions to ethical scholarship, leadership, and public service, and whose research has had a profound impact on broader society.
In the Fuqua School of Business, William J. Mayew is the Martin L. Black Jr. Distinguished Professor of Business Administration, while Giuseppe Lopomo holds the Allan D. Schwartz Distinguished Professorship. In the School of Medicine, Deborah Muoio, Christopher M. Counter, Virginia Byers Kraus, Fang-Fang Yin, Michael Paul Cary, Jr., and Catherine Bowes Rickman have been designated as George Barth Geller Distinguished Professors, Mary Bernheim Distinguished Professor, Ph.D., Gustavo Montana Distinguished Professor of Radiation Oncology, Elizabeth C. Clipp Distinguished Professor of Nursing, and George and Geneva Boguslavsky Professor of Ophthalmology, respectively.
In the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, Michael K. Reiter is the James B. Distinguished Professor, Thavolia Glymph is the Peabody Family Distinguished Professor of History, and Sheila Dillon is the Anne Murnick Cogan Distinguished Professor of Art & Art History. In the Sanford School of Public Policy, Jennifer Siegel is the Bruce R. Kuniholm Distinguished Professor of History and Public Policy.
In the Pratt School of Engineering, Stefano Curtarolo is the Edmund T. Pratt, Jr. Distinguished Professor, Charles A. Gersbach is the John W. Strohbehn Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering, and Sheng-Yang He is the Benjamin E. Powell Distinguished Professor of Biology. Mark Chaves is the Anne Firor Scott Distinguished Professor of Sociology.
Provost Sally Kornbluth and President Vincent Price made statements expressing their admiration for the honorees' achievements and their commitment to the university's values. The honorees are recognised as international leaders in various fields.
The tradition of designating distinguished professors dates back to the earliest days of the University. The research conducted by the honorees has helped improve lives and shape our understanding of the world. The University Distinguished Professors Dinner, originally scheduled for 2021, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Recipients from both 2020 and 2021 will be recognised at a future dinner.
In addition to the University Distinguished Professors, other notable faculty received named distinguished service or professorships in 2021 at universities such as the University of Chicago. However, the clearest specific listing for 2021 University Distinguished Professors by name and expertise found is for Anne Donadey at San Diego State University, recognised for her expertise in European Studies and Women's Studies.
[1] Anne Donadey's biography and research can be found at: [2] Information about the University of Chicago's distinguished professors can be found at: [3] Kansas State University's list of endowed chairs and distinguished professorships for 2021 holders can be found at:
In the realm of education-and-self-development at Duke University, three faculty members in Trinity College of Arts & Sciences were designated as Distinguished Professors. Michael K. Reiter is the James B. Distinguished Professor, Thavolia Glymph is the Peabody Family Distinguished Professor of History, and Sheila Dillon is the Anne Murnick Cogan Distinguished Professor of Art & Art History. Through their research, these art history scholars contribute to the advancement of knowledge and society, much like the nominees for the University Distinguished Professors title, whose research has had a profound impact on broader society.
