Distinguished and Endowed Professorships
A university’s faculty represents one of its most precious assets. One of the ways universities can successfully attract and retain top talent is through named professorships and endowed chairs. To receive a named professorship is a hallmark of distinction – it signifies outstanding academic achievement and conveys invaluable financial support that helps to advance high caliber work. Here you will find information about current named professors and endowed chairs, as well as links to lists of faculty who have held these distinguished appointments in the past.
Ameren Distinguished Professor in Business and Government
- Karl McDermott, 2008
- Read more about the current Ameren Distinguished Professorship in Business and Government
Naomi B. Lynn Distinguished Chair of Lincoln Studies
- Michael Burlingame, 2009
- Read more about the current Naomi B. Lynn Distinguished Chair of Lincoln Studies
- View previous Naomi B. Lynn Distinguished Chairs of Lincoln Studies
PNC Distinguished Professor of Banking and Finance
- Ronald McNeil, 2014
- Read more about the current PNC Distinguished Professorship in Banking and Finance
- View previous PNC Distinguished Professors of Banking and Finance
Louise Hartman Schewe and Karl Schewe Professor in Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Lan Dong, 2017
- View previous Louise Hartman Schewe and Karl Schewe Professors in Liberal Arts and Sciences
James J. Stukel Distinguished Professor
- Karen Swan, 2009