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UNC Establishes Michael E. Taylor Distinguished Professorship

UNC Establishes Michael E. Taylor Distinguished Professorship

The Department is proud to announce that the University has established the Michael E. Taylor Distinguished Professorship. This new professorship honors the remarkable contributions of Professor Michael E. Taylor, William R. Kenan Professor of Mathematics (emeritus) and elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, who has significantly advanced the field of Partial Differential Equations and related areas. Congratulations Michael!

The Michael E. Taylor Distinguished Professorship is conferred upon faculty members outside of the Department of Mathematics. Recipients of the Distinguished Professorship are recognized for their excellence in research, creative activity, and undergraduate education within their respective disciplines, reflecting the values and dedication exemplified by Professor Taylor throughout his career.

We are delighted to announce that the inaugural Michael E. Taylor Distinguished Professor is Professor Graeme Robertson from the Department of Political Science. Professor Robertson is celebrated for his outstanding research in the field of political science, and his work has garnered international acclaim. His commitment to undergraduate education and his innovative teaching methods have made a significant impact on the academic community at UNC. For a full list of recently appointed distinguished professors, check out the link here.

Congratulations Professor Robertson on this prestigious appointment and in celebrating the legacy of Professor Michael E. Taylor, whose name will continue to inspire excellence and dedication across disciplines at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.