The University of Minnesota has a long tradition of bestowing awards and honors to faculty, staff, and students who exemplify excellence in teaching, research, and service. The University celebrates the accomplishments of alumni and others who exemplify the best of scholarly and public life. We all benefit from the important contributions these citizens make to the University and to the people of Minnesota, as well as to the broader community, and by publicly recognizing their achievements we demonstrate our commitment to excellence and service. The bestowing of awards and honors compliments the recipients and adds vitality to the institution.

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