##  [Distinguished University Scholar 2021](/community/news/2021/distinguished-university-scholar-2021) 

   Posted April 28, 2021 

 

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Congratulations to Professor [**Elizabeth Saewyc**](/our-people/elizabeth-saewyc), one of UBC's newest Distinguished University Scholars.

The Distinguished University Scholar program recognizes members of UBC Faculty who have distinguished themselves as exceptional scholars. The award is conferred by the President on the recommendation of an adjudication panel. Dr. Saewyc will retain the title of Distinguished University Scholar for the duration of her tenure at UBC.

Read more about the award and Dr. Saewyc's fellow scholars on the DUS webpage.

READ ABOUT THE University of Minnesota [DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI HUMANITARIAN AWARD](https://nursing.ubc.ca/community/news/2021/dr-saewyc-receives-distinguished-alumni-humanitarian-award)