Jeff Sekelsky, PhD (Professor of Biology and Genetics) has been awarded the 2023 Faculty Award for Excellence in Graduate Student and Academic Program Support from the UNC Graduate School.
This award recognizes graduate faculty currently in the Director of Graduate Studies role who provide outstanding support for graduate programs and their students. This award is student-nominated with the support of leadership and administration from the recipient’s home program. There are more than 160 Masters and PhD programs within UNC whose Directors of Graduate Studies are eligible for nomination.
The UNC Graduate School Dean will formally present Dr. Sekelsky with this award at the upcoming Graduate Student Recognition Celebration on Wednesday, April 12th from 4-5:30pm at The Carolina Club in the George Watts Hill Alumni Center. Join the Department of Genetics and the Curriculum in Genetics and Molecular Biology as we celebrate Dr. Sekelsky and this well-deserved honor!