Megan Gunnar, PhD, Regents Professor, Distinguished McKnight University Professor, and Director of the Institute of Child Development (ICD), has been named a recipient of the University of Minnesota’s 2019 Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate and Professional Education.

Established in 1999, the award recognizes recipients for their excellence in instruction; involvement in students’ research, scholarship, and professional development; development of instructional programs; and advising and mentoring of students.

As a recipient, Gunnar will be inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Teachers (ADT) and conferred the title “Distinguished University Teaching Professor.” She will be recognized at an awards ceremony on April 24 at the McNamara Alumni Center.