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Department of Natural Resources' Dr. Kim Babbitt was recently chosen to receive the Class of 1938 Professorship, awarded by the Provost and Executive Vice President based on nominations by deans. Funded by the Class of 1938, this award recognizes excellence in teaching. The term is for three years.

With the help of the University of New Hampshire Foundation, UNH initiated the professorships program in 1990 to help support faculty members in their teaching, public service, and research. The purposes of the program is to help the University be more competitive in hiring new faculty members; to reward outstanding academic accomplishments; and to enhance the faculty's opportunities for superior scholarship, innovative teaching, and meaningful service.