Five receive Faculty Scholar Medals

Five University faculty members have received 2025 Faculty Scholar Medals for Outstanding Achievement. 

They are Allison Beese, professor of materials science and engineering in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) and mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering; David Almeida, professor of human development and family studies in the College of Health and Human Development; Joseph Cotruvo Jr., professor of chemistry in the Eberly College of Science; Lauren Zarzar, professor of chemistry in the Eberly College and materials science and engineering in EMS; and Nicolas de Warren, professor of philosophy and Jewish studies in the College of the Liberal Arts.