The "University Professorship" designation at the University of Virginia is awarded to distinguished faculty members who have made significant contributions to their field of study, the university, and the broader community. The College and Graduate School have a long tradition of honoring exceptional faculty members with this designation.
Current Arts & Sciences faculty holding the University Professorship include:
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Mark EdmundsonUniversity ProfessorDepartment of Englishmwe@virginia.eduVisit Website |
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K. Ian GrandisonUniversity ProfessorDepartment of Englishigrandis@virginia.eduVisit Website |
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Krishnan KumarUniversity Professor and William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of SociologyDepartment of Sociologykkumar@virginia.eduVisit Website |
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Jahan RamazaniUniversity Professor and Edgar F. Shannon, Jr. ProfessorDepartment of Englishramazani@virginia.eduVisit Website |
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Larry SabatoRobert Kent Gooch Professor of Government; University Professor; and Director, UVA Center for PoliticsDepartment of Politicssabato@virginia.eduVisit Website |
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Michael SuarezUniversity Professor and Director, Rare Book SchoolDepartment of Englishmichael.suarez@virginia.eduVisit Website |
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Teresa SullivanUniversity Professor and President EmeritaDepartment of SociologyTeresa.Sullivan@virginia.eduVisit Website |
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Elizabeth Hutton TurnerUniversity ProfessorDepartment of Arteht5va@virginia.eduVisit Website |
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Sarah TurnerUniversity Professor of Economics & Education, and Souder Family Professor in Arts & SciencesDepartment of Economicsset5h@virginia.eduVisit Website |