The University of Colorado Board of Regents has announced the 2025 list of individuals receiving Honorary Degrees, Distinguished Service Awards and University Medals. Honorary Degrees recognize outstanding achievement in one or more of the following areas: intellectual contributions, university service, philanthropy and/or public service. Distinguished Service Awards recognize those persons whose achievements and contributions are particularly associated with the state and/or nation. University Medals recognize those persons whose achievements and contributions are particularly associated with the university.
As a child, Stephanie Su enjoyed painting and drawing, but it wasn’t until she studied art history that she realized the importance of art in understanding a culture. Now an assistant professor of Asian art at CU Boulder, Su’s scholarship is motivated by a strong interest in the historiography and methodology of art. “After working abroad, I really appreciate the resources that American research universities such as CU Boulder have invested for faculty and students,” she said. “CU Boulder also has a nice art museum."
High honors and awards - including Distinguished Professors and Boettcher Investigators - topped the list of 2024's news features in CU Connections, based on reader interest. See our Top 10 list for summaries and links to these highlights from the past 12 months.
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Nine University of Colorado faculty members today are being named Distinguished Professors, CU’s highest honor for faculty across the system’s four campuses. CU Distinguished Professors are tenured faculty members who demonstrate exemplary performance in research or creative work; a record of excellence in promoting learning and student attainment of knowledge and skills; and outstanding service to the profession, the university and its affiliates.