Seven faculty receive University's highest honor

Updated 10:00 AM July 29, 2005

Seven faculty receive University's highest honor

By Kevin Bergquist

Seven faculty members have been named Distinguished University Professors (DUPs) for 2005, the highest honor U-M bestows on its faculty.

DUPs have attained national and international recognition for originality and scholarly achievement, and have demonstrated teaching skills and breadth of interest, as well as depth of achievement in their fields. They each will receive annual supplements of $5,000 for salary and $5,000 for research.

Following are the 2005 DUPs and their professorship titles, as approved by the Board of Regents July 21:

• Philip Bucksbaum, Peter Franken Distinguished University Professor of Physics, LSA—Bucksbaum is known for his contributions to the field of atomic, molecular and optical physics; his service to the administration of scientific research and education worldwide; and his contributions to U-M in the realm of education and mentoring of students at all levels.

• Sheldon Danziger, Henry J. Meyer Distinguished University Professor of Public Policy, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy—Danziger has been a catalyst for multi-disciplinary research on the effects of social policies—and of economic and demographic changes—on the trends in poverty and income inequality in the United States.

• Dr. Sid Gilman, William J. Herdman Distinguished University Professor of Neurology, Medical School—Gilman's career at the University has demonstrated his leadership and accomplishments as a researcher, administrator, teacher and mentor. Every facet of his work is distinguished by its excellence and originality, according to his nominators.

• Donald Lopez, Jr., Arthur E. Link Distinguished University Professor of Buddhist and Tibetan Studies, LSA—Lopez combines a command of classical and colloquial Tibetan language and a sound knowledge of traditional Buddhist learning with a mastery of contemporary issues in hermeneutics, literary theory, history of religions and theory of knowledge.

• Joyce Marcus, Robert L. Carneiro Distinguished University Professor of Anthropology, LSA—Marcus is internationally known for her work in the fields of pre-Columbian archaeology, ethnohistory, hieroglyphic writing and cultural evolution. In addition, she is a committed teacher, invaluable student mentor, and dedicated colleague, say her nominators.

• Coimbatore Prahalad, Paul and Ruth McCracken Distinguished University Professor of Corporate Strategy, Stephen M. Ross School of Business—Prahalad is a world-renowned expert in the area of corporate strategy and senior management leadership. His research is received with great interest in both corporate and academic worlds.

• Abigail Stewart, Sandra Schwartz Tangri Distinguished University Professor of Psychology and Women's Studies—Stewart is recognized for her scholarship on the psychology of women's lives, personality, and adaptation to personal and social changes. She is equally respected for her teaching, mentoring and leadership at the University, as well as other institutions.

More information on the 2005 DUPs, including biographies and photos, will appear in the Record's annual Faculty Awards story in the fall.

Seven faculty receive University's highest honor

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