Brian Hedlund (Life Sciences), Ph.D., is this year's recipient of the Distinguished Professor Award. Hedlund, who is a professor in the School of Life Sciences, has been at UNLV for 20 years and is an extremely productive researcher and dedicated teacher, with a strong commitment to professional service. According to one of his nominators, Hedlund “...is an excellent scientist who has already made lasting and significant contributions to our understanding of microbial biodiversity, deep evolution, and life in terrestrial hot springs, for which he is recognized by his peers as a world-class expert.” Hedlund teaches courses in microbiology and earns high satisfaction ratings from students within and outside the department.
The Distinguished Professor Award was established in 1986 to recognize and reward faculty members who have achieved national and international distinction. Awardees receive a plaque and an increase in their base salary. This award is administered through the Office of Faculty Affairs.
