February 21st, 2017
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College of Humanities Prof. Melissa Fitch, Dept. of Spanish and Portuguese, has been selected as a University Distinguished Professor, the most prestigious teaching recognition at the University of Arizona. She joins a very impressive list of eminent colleagues (http://www.arizona.edu/about/awards-honors/distinguished-professors).
Prof. Fitch’s teaching, research, and service are recognized locally, nationally, and internationally. Since 2009, she has received three Fulbright Awards. At UA, she received the Creative Teaching Award (2013), the Five Star Teaching Award (2008), and the General Education Teaching Award (2004).
Congratulations Prof. Fitch!