Arts and Sciences Professors Recognized With 2025 Dean of Faculty Awards

Twenty-one Arts and Sciences professors were honored with 2025 Dean of Faculty Awards for their exceptional achievements in teaching, mentoring, research, and service to Dartmouth at a reception hosted by the Office of the Dean of Faculty on Nov. 12.

"These awards celebrate the heart of what makes Dartmouth exceptional—faculty who are deeply committed to their students, their scholarship, and this community," says Interim Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean John Carey. "From innovative teaching and transformative mentorship to pioneering research and devoted service, their contributions strengthen our entire campus. I'm honored to recognize their achievements."

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The Elizabeth Howland Hand–Otis Norton Pierce Award

Awarded to a member of the faculty who, in the opinion of the trustees, is an outstanding teacher of undergraduates

Francis Magilligan, Professor Emeritus of Geography

Magilligan studies fluvial geomorphology and the hydrological impacts of environmental change. His research spans dam removal, flood recovery, and river restoration, with fieldwork from Vermont to Peru. A Guggenheim Fellow and recipient of the Melvin G. Marcus Distinguished Career Award, he is also recognized for his mentorship and contributions to environmental policy.

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