IUP has named anthropology professor and chair for the department of anthropology Ben Ford as its 2023-24 distinguished university professor.
Ford has been a member of the anthropology department since 2009 and has served as department chair since 2017. The Distinguished University Professor Selection Committee said they were recognizing Ford for “significant commitment to the teaching and mentoring of current and former students, abundant and outstanding service, and meaningful and extensive scholarship.” He has served on many university committees and task forces.
As part of his nomination, recipients propose an academic project they plan on completing during the year they are selected for the honor. Ford says he plans to refocus on a long-term scholarly and social project called “Heritage Futures” He says that the project will be a working group of professionals, students and community members to engage in ongoing series of research, education and outreach projects. Once established, the group will pursue grants and contracts to “enrich western Pennsylvania and train students in socially conscious heritage management.”
Along with his service to the university, Ford is a member of Indiana Borough Council.
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