James House has been appointed a Distinguished University Professor, the U-M's highest faculty honor

October 7, 2008

Distinguished University Professorships recognize full or associate professors for exceptional scholarly and/or creative achievement, national and international reputation, and superior teaching skills. Created in 1947, each professorship bears a name determined by the appointive professor in consultation with her or his dean. The Ford School is now home to three Distinguished University Professors: James House, Bob Axelrod, and Sheldon Danziger.

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