Clark Spencer Larsen, distinguished professor of social and behavioral sciences; professor; and chair of the Department of Anthropologyhas been designated a Distinguished University Professor.

Ohio State’s Office of Academic Affairs awards the permanent, honorific title of Distinguished University Professor on a competitive basis to full professors who have truly exceptional records in teaching, research, scholarly or creative work and service. One to three appointments may be awarded annually to faculty members who have been at Ohio State for at least five years. Professor Larsen awill be formally invested with the title of Distinguished University Professor by the Board of Trustees at its next meeting. 

Read the full announcement  here.