NYC Gazette

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University has revealed the recipients of the prestigious 2024 Lenfest Distinguished Faculty Award. Established by former University Trustee Gerry Lenfest, these awards aim to honor faculty members who excel in teaching, scholarship, and mentorship within the Arts and Sciences community.

Amy E. Hungerford, Dean and Executive Vice President of Arts and Sciences, expressed her pride in this year's awardees, stating, "This year’s winners are a distinguished group of colleagues whose teaching, mentorship, research, and service represents the very best of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences." She further added, "We are delighted to celebrate their achievements and the impact they continue to have on their students, fellow colleagues, and the fields they engage through their leading-edge research."

The 2024 recipients of the Lenfest Distinguished Faculty Award cover a wide range of expertise and contributions to their respective fields. The winners are David Blei, Anne Bogart, Donald Green, Gil Hochberg, Karl Jacoby, Kathryn Johnston, Agnieszka Legutko, and Nim Tottenham.

Each of these faculty members has been recognized for their outstanding work and dedication. From groundbreaking scholarship in machine learning and artificial intelligence to visionary teaching in theatre and political science, the awardees have made significant impacts within and beyond Columbia University.

For those interested in learning more about past winners of the Lenfest Distinguished Faculty Award, a comprehensive list can be found on the Faculty of Arts and Sciences website.

These distinguished educators and scholars exemplify the high standards of excellence set by the Lenfest Distinguished Faculty Award, and their contributions continue to enrich the academic community at Columbia University.