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University Distinguished Professors

The title of University Distinguished Professor is awarded by the MSU Board of Trustees, at the recommendation of the provost and president, to select faculty members who are nationally and, generally, internationally recognized for the importance of their achievements. Awardees have superior teaching skills that encompass the breadth and depth of their discipline, a distinguished record of public service, and scholarly, creative, and artistic achievements. The title of University Distinguished Professor is permanent for the duration of a recipient’s service at MSU. It includes an annual stipend for five years to support professional activities.

  • Michael Allen

    Retired Faculty - University Distinguished Professor
    allenm@msu.edu

  • Katherine Gross, Ph.D.

    University Distinguished Professor; Director of the Kellogg Biological Station
    kgross@kbs.msu.edu
    269-671-2341

  • Mary Hausbeck, Ph.D.

    Associate Chairperson, University Distinguished Professor and Extension Specialist
    hausbec1@msu.edu
    517-355-4534

  • James Kelly, Ph.D.

    University Distinguished Professor
    kellyj@msu.edu

  • Douglas Landis

    University Distinguished Professor
    landisd@msu.edu
    517-353-1829

  • Jianguo "Jack" Liu, Ph.D.

    University Distinguished Professor
    liuji@msu.edu
    517-432-5025

  • Robert Myers

    University Distinguished Professor
    myersr@msu.edu
    517-432-3649

  • Ramani Narayan, Ph.D.

    University Distinguished Professor
    narayan@egr.msu.edu
    517-432-0775

  • James J. Pestka

    Robert and Carol Deibel Family Endowed Professor; University Distinguished Professor
    pestka@msu.edu
    517-353-1709

  • G. Philip Robertson

    University Distinguished Professor
    robert30@msu.edu

  • Michael Thomashow, Ph.D.

    University Distinguished Professor; MSU Foundation Professor
    thomash6@msu.edu

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