Congratulations to the new University Killam Professors
This message was sent to executive, deans and other senior academic leaders, academic heads, directors and managers, and senior professional leaders in Vancouver and the Okanagan.
January 13, 2025
I am delighted to announce the appointment of three new University Killam Professors. This is the highest honour that UBC can confer on a faculty member.
Our three new University Killam Professors were each nominated by our community of faculty, staff, students and alumni. They are exceptional teachers and researchers who are leaders in their fields and have received international recognition for their talents and achievements.
The University Killam Professors appointed in 2024/25 are:
- Professor Isabel Grant, Peter A. Allard School of Law.
- Professor Marco Marra, Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine & Michael Smith Laboratories.
- Professor Jamie Peck, Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts.
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Please join me in congratulating these outstanding members of the UBC community as we recognize their extraordinary research and teaching accomplishments.
Benoit-Antoine Bacon
President and Vice-Chancellor
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