UA Distinguished Professors The Distinguished Professorship was created in 1995 by former President Manuel T. Pacheco to recognize individuals who have made substantial contributions to undergraduate education at the University of Arizona. University Distinguished Professors must demonstrate outstanding commitment to undergraduate education with a minimum of 10 years teaching at the UA. These videos profile some of the people who have earned the honor of University Distinguished Professor.
Regents' Professors The title Regents’ Professor, created by the Arizona Board of Regents in 1987, serves as recognition of the highest academic merit. To receive the award, each faculty member must have made a unique contribution to the quality of the University through distinguished accomplishments in teaching, scholarship and research or creative work. These videos profile some of the people who have earned the honor of Regents’ Professor.
