Denver Law professor Nancy Leong concludes University of Houston Law Race, Social Change, and the Law speaker series
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — Professor Nancy Leong of the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver gathered virtually with University of Houston Law Center faculty and students last week to discuss her latest paper on the rare but notable uses of the phrase “white citizens” in federal law.
Read More about Denver Law professor Nancy Leong concludes University of Houston Law Race, Social Change, and the Law speaker seriesDrake Law school recognizes professors Melissa Weresh and Anthony Gaughan with faculty awards
DRAKE UNIVERSITY — Drake Law School recognized two outstanding faculty members for their contributions to the Law School’s teaching, scholarship and research. Melissa Weresh, Dwight D. Opperman Distinguished Professor of Law and director of Legal Writing, was recognized as the 2021 Stevens Faculty Scholar of the Year.
Read More about Drake Law school recognizes professors Melissa Weresh and Anthony Gaughan with faculty awardsUniversity of Nebraska Law professor Jessica Shoemaker receives Carnegie Fellowship to explore role of property law in rural America
NEBRASKA TODAY — Jessica Shoemaker is only the second University of Nebraska–Lincoln faculty member to receive the prestigious honor — and one of 26 nationwide this year. The award grants each recipient $200,000 over two years to complete a major project. Winners were chosen by a jury from a pool of over 300 nominees.
Read More about University of Nebraska Law professor Jessica Shoemaker receives Carnegie Fellowship to explore role of property law in rural AmericaPodcast: Northwestern Law professor Annelise Riles discusses future of transnational education
NORTHWESTERN PRITZKER SCHOOL OF LAW — Annelise Riles, the Executive Director of the Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Studies, outlines her vision for the United States’ role in global engagement, the future of transnational education, and addresses the growing skepticism of the costs of removing the human element.
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UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC MCGEORGE LAW — McGeorge School of Law adjunct professor of public policy Jim Mayer has received the National Public Service Award—one of the most prestigious professional awards in the country for his efforts in public service in California.
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SIU NEWS — Southern Illinois University Carbondale has been long known for its global reach, including welcoming its first international student in 1947. Christopher Behan, a professor with the SIU School of Law, is continuing the relationship with his recent selection as a Fulbright Specialist.
Read More about Southern Illinois University Law professor Christopher Behan selected as Fulbright SpecialistStetson Law Professor Theresa J. Pulley Radwan recognized for leadership during the pandemic
FLORIDA PATCH — The award, presented by the American Council on Education Women’s Network – Florida during its fourth annual conference on April 9, was a special honor this year to recognize women who played a pivotal role in leading their respective institutions during the challenges of the past 14 months.
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — Members of the University of Virginia School of Law community have recently been singled out for excellence. Among the accolades, a paper written by incoming professor Jay Butler won the Francis Deák Prize, awarded by the board of editors of the American Journal of International Law.
Read More about University of Virginia Law professors and students honored for scholarship and leadershipUniversity of Colorado Law selects SMU Dedman Law professor Lolita Buckner Innis as dean
CU BOULDER TODAY — University of Colorado Boulder Provost Russell Moore today named Lolita Buckner Inniss dean of the University of Colorado Law School, effective July 1, 2021. Inniss will become Colorado Law’s first African American dean and second female to lead the school.
Read More about University of Colorado Law selects SMU Dedman Law professor Lolita Buckner Innis as deanGeorgia State University Law names Syracuse professor LaVonda N. Reed as dean
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY — LaVonda N. Reed, associate provost for faculty affairs at Syracuse University, has been named dean of the College of Law at Georgia State University.
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