Congratulations to Dr. Amy Stillman, who was named Arthur F. Thurnau Professor in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to undergraduate education.
This year, Dr. Stillman joins Drs. Bart M. Bartlett, Amy G. Chavasse, Shanna Daly, Priti R. Shah, who will retain the Thurnau title for the duration of their careers at U-M, and receive $20,000 to support activities that further enhance their teaching.
To become a Thurnau professor, faculty members must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and learning, excellence and innovation in teaching, and dedication to working effectively with a diverse student body.They must have also made an impact on students’ intellectual or artistic development and on their lives, and contributed to undergraduate education in ways that extend beyond the classroom, studio or lab.
The Arthur F. Thurnau Professorships were established in 1988. They are named after Thurnau, a U-M student from 1902-04. The Thurnau Charitable Trust, which was established through Thurnau’s will, provides support for the award.
Provost Susan M. Collins presented recommendations for the professorships and descriptions of each professor’s work and achievements to the Board of Regents. Read more about the Thurnau professorship here.
