Prof. Emilie Townes to receive UChicago 2025 Alumni Award
Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Religion and Black Studies emilie townes has been named one of the University of Chicago’s 2025 Professional Achievement Award winners. Dating back to 1941, the awards are given annually by the University of Chicago Alumni Board to “distinguished and committed alumni who have shaped the world and strengthened our global alumni community.”
According to the Alumni Board, “[t]hese distinguished honorees embody UChicago’s core values, demonstrating dedication as volunteers within the University and beyond, excelling in their careers, and approaching life with critical and imaginative thinking.”