Named & University Distinguished Professors

Welcome

One of many examples of excellence at the University of Kansas is the institution of Named and University Distinguished Professors. This program highlights the best in scholarship and teaching at the University of Kansas, and acts as a conduit for those who might wish to know more about the preeminent professors on all of KU's campuses.

About the named and university distinguished professors

Information regarding the different professors; organized by name, department and title.

• Professors listed by name
• Professors listed by department
• Professors listed by title

About the named and university distinguished professorship program

Information regarding the distinguished professorship program.

• What determines a distinguished professor
• Who chooses a distinguished professor
• Types of distinguished professorships
• History of distinguished professors at KU