Maura Finkelstein Awarded The Robert C. Williams Faculty Award

The award was presented at the College's 2020 Honors Convocation.

 Monday, May 4, 2020 11:43 AM

Established in memory of the life and service of Robert C. Williams, academic vice president and dean of the College from 1985 to 1987, The Robert C. Williams Faculty Award honors a junior faculty member for distinguished scholarship and research or public performance. This year's recipient is Maura Finkelstein, assistant professor of anthropology.

The Muhlenberg College Honors Convocation is a formal academic ceremony designed to honor and celebrate leadership and scholarly excellence and achievement. This year marks the College's 172nd year of higher education and, due to the nationwide impact of COVID-19, the first time the ceremony was conducted virtually.

To view the full list of student and faculty awards, visit the 2020 Honors Convocation article on the College's news site.

About Muhlenberg College
Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, private liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs. With an enrollment of nearly 2,000 students, Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences; selected preprofessional programs, including accounting, business, education and public health; and progressive workforce-focused post-baccalaureate certificates and master’s degrees. Located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, approximately 90 miles west of New York City, Muhlenberg is a member of the Centennial Conference, competing in 23 varsity sports. Muhlenberg is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.