University of Minnesota: Scholars Walk

The Scholars Walk celebrates the research and classroom accomplishments of the University’s award-winning faculty and students, and provides a prominent memorial to those honored. Featuring listings of national and international award recipients as well as recipients of competitive University awards, the Scholars Walk stretches from Walnut Street near the McNamara Alumni Center west to Appleby Hall and Pleasant Street.

Three New Regents Professors Announced

Bruce R. Blazar Thomas Johnson Lawrence Que, Jr.

Three University of Minnesota professors have been named Regents Professors by the university's Board of Regents. The designation is the highest level of recognition given to faculty by the university. They are Bruce R. Blazar, chief, University of Minnesota Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplantation (BMT) Program, Thomas Johnson, professor of Geological Sciences and Lawrence Que, Jr., Distinguished Professor of Chemistry.

The Regents Professor position was established in 1965 by the Board of Regents to recognize the national and international prominence of faculty members. It serves as the highest recognition for faculty who have made unique contributions to the quality of the University of Minnesota through exceptional accomplishments in teaching, research and scholarship or creative work, and contributions to the public good.