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Rupi Saggi is the 2022 recipient of the Gilliam Award

Posted by on Thursday, December 8, 2022 in Uncategorized.

Rupi Saggi, Principal Senior Lecturer in Economics, is the 2022 recipient of the Harriet S. Gilliam Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer.  The Gilliam Award was established in 1995 in memory of Harriet S. Gilliam, B.A., 1966. The award recognizes a lecturer or senior lecturer who has achieved excellence in teaching undergraduates. Candidates may be either full- or part-time and must have taught at least five semesters. Nominations are reviewed and ranked by student members of Phi Beta Kappa, after which the dean selects a winner. The award winner receives a cash award and an engraved Mississippi Julep pewter cup.  The department extends its congratulations to Professor Saggi on this well-deserved honor!