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January 23, 2023

University of Colorado Boulder News

ICS Alumna Leysia Palen recognized as rare ‘distinguished professor’ by CU system

Leysia Palen, professor in the Department of Computer Science and the founding chair of the Department of Information Science (2015-19), has been recognized as a distinguished professor, the highest recognition given by the University of Colorado system.

Since the award was established 45 years ago, only 136 professors have been recognized in this way across all four campuses.This rare distinction recognizes the three pillars of professorship: research, teaching and service. Palen said it was deeply meaningful to be awarded for all these dimensions she cares about.  

Read the full story on the University of Colorado BoulderĀ website.


ICS Alumna Leysia Palen recognized as rare ‘distinguished professor’ by CU system

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