University of Rochester faculty members receive national honors from professional and scholarly organizations.

University of Rochester faculty regularly earn accolades for their contributions to research, scholarship, education, and community engagement.

Named positions celebrate the contributions of professors as researchers, scholars, and teachers.

The named positions are part of a long-standing tradition celebrating the work of Rochester’s faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers.

The annual President’s Staff Awards celebrate the accomplishments of staff members across the University.

Several faculty members at the University of Rochester were appointed to named professorships in the second half of 2022.

Named professorships are part of a long-standing tradition to celebrate the work of Rochester’s faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers.

This year’s President’s Staff Awards—the Meliora Award, Lamar Riley Murphy Leadership Award, and the Witmer Award for Distinguished Service—recognize leadership, dedication, and innovation.

Beatrice Amaza Howard earned two degrees at the University of Rochester before beginning a career as a public school teacher.

Eight additional faculty members at the University were appointed to named professorships during the second half of 2021.