Penn Arts & Sciences Faculty Honored by University for Distinguished Teaching

Penn Arts & Sciences

Five members of the Penn Arts & Sciences faculty were recognized by the University of Pennsylvania for their teaching.

Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Awards for Distinguished Teaching
Gary Bernstein, Reese W. Flower Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Department of Physics and Astronomy
David Wallace, Judith Rodin Professor of English and & Comparative Literature, Department of English

Provost’s Award for Distinguished Ph.D. Teaching and Mentoring
Holly Pittman, Bok Family Professor in the Humanities, Department of History of Art
Arjun Yodh, James M. Skinner Professor of Science, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence by Non-Standing Faculty
Judith N. Currano, Head, Chemistry Library

To see the complete list of winners, click here.

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