KU announces recipients of University Scholarly Achievement Awards

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has named three midcareer faculty members as recipients of the annual University Scholarly Achievement Award.

The annual award recognizes significant research or scholarly achievement across the Lawrence and KU Medical Center campuses and is typically presented in each of four categories: arts and humanities; medicine and clinical sciences; science, technology and mathematics; and social science and professional programs. 

This year the award is presented in three of the categories.

This year’s recipients include:

• Markus Potter, associate professor, Department of Theatre & Dance
• Jennifer Raff, associate professor, Department of Anthropology
• Elaina Sutley, associate professor, Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering

“I want to congratulate Professor Potter, Professor Raff and Professor Sutley on being recipients of our University Scholarly Achievement Award,” said Chancellor Douglas A. Girod. “These scholars have all helped elevate our university through their work, and their achievements demonstrate how KU benefits society as one of the nation’s leading research universities.”

The three University Scholarly Achievement Award winners — along with the winners of the university’s other top annual research awards — will be honored at the University Research Awards ceremony tonight at the Jayhawk Welcome Center. All faculty and staff are invited to attend.