University Scholars

Angela Tyner, professor of biochemistry and molecular genetics in the College of Medicine, is among faculty members recognized for outstanding research and teaching with University Scholar awards. Photo: Jenny Fontaine
The University Scholars Program, now in its 33rd year, honors faculty members for superior research and teaching, along with great promise for future achievements. The award provides $15,000 a year for three years.
Read about this year’s winners:
Danilo Erricolo, electrical and computer engineering
Nancy Freitag, microbiology and immunology
Stacey Horn, educational psychology
Zizi Papacharissi, communication
Angela Tyner, biochemistry and molecular genetics
Venkat Venkatakrishnan, computer science