Natalia Acosta, graduate student in clinical psychology, has received a fellowship from the American Association of University Women. The fellowship, which helps women become leaders in their fields and innovate new community projects, will support her travels to Colombia to study Latino mental health treatment and outcomes.
Paul Black, chair and Charles Bessey Professor of biochemistry, is the 2020 recipient of the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Award for Exemplary Contributions in Education. Each year, the award recognizes an individual who encourages effective teaching and learning of biochemistry and molecular biology through his or her own teaching, leadership, research or mentoring. As part of the honor, Black will receive $3,000 and present at next April's annual conference.
Chigozie Obioma’s most recent novel, “An Orchestra of Minorities,” is one of 13 books longlisted for the 2019 Man Booker Prize. This is the second time Obioma, an assistant professor of literature and creative writing, has made the list. His novel, “The Fishermen” made the shortlistfor the award in 2015. The Booker Prize is the leading literary award in the English-speaking world.
