October 29, 2012

W.R. Grey Professor of Classics and History Peter Krentz received the Thomas Jefferson Award, which honors a faculty member who by personal influence, teaching, writing, and scholarship promotes the high ideals of Thomas Jefferson. The overriding outstanding quality is described as that of having given of self, "generously and well beyond the call of duty."

His citation honored him for "rare intelligence, a disarming candor, an admirable work ethic, a seemingly unshakeable integrity, and an uncommon commitment to the common good." Read more.