Distinguished University Professors

Each year, the President’s Office recognizes one IUP faculty member with the Distinguished University Professor Award, choosing from a field of many exemplary faculty at IUP in an extremely competitive process.

The following list is a collection of recent recipients of the Distinguished University Professor Award from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. It is a significant point of pride that, of the 22 recipients of the Distinguished University Professor award, no fewer than 10 of these honorees hail from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Recent Recipients

Dr. R. Scott Moore, History Department (2019)

“Dr. Moore is outstanding on all fronts,” IUP President Michael Driscoll said. “He’s an internationally known researcher, has made substantial contributions in leadership roles for important university initiatives, including co-chairing the University Planning Council and the Council of Chairs, and is an exemplary teacher-scholar, routinely involving undergraduates and graduates in cutting-edge research and technology. The Distinguished University Professor honor is well-deserved.”

Dr. David Downing, English Department (2016)

“Dr. Downing is known internationally for his contributions to the fields of English and literary and cultural studies. We are proud to have him join the ranks of our Distinguished University Professors, who remain active scholars and teachers.”

—IUP President Michael Driscoll

Past Recipients

Victor Garcia, Department of Anthropology (2013)

Lynn Botelho, Department of History (2011)

Ben Rafoth, Department of English (2010)

Gian Pagnucci, Department of English (2009)

(For budget reasons, the award was not granted between 2001–06.)

Eileen Glisan, Department of Foreign Languages (2000)

Robert Ackerman, Department of Sociology (1999)

Ronald Shafer, Department of English (1996)

Charles Cashdollar, Department of History (1994)

Donald Walker, Department of Economics (1988)