Oxford to award Tilghman degree
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Shirley M. Tilghman
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Princeton NJ -- The University of Oxford has announced that President Tilghman will receive an honorary degree at its annual honorary degree ceremony, known as Encaenia, on June 19. Tilghman will receive the degree of doctor of science (honoris causa).
Tilghman "has helped to push forward the frontiers of understanding of the mammalian genome," Oxford said in its announcement. "She has spoken forcefully on the continuity between science and society and is renowned for her support for scientists at the start of their careers and for her leadership on behalf of women in science."
Tilghman is one of seven men and women selected to receive honorary degrees from Oxford this year.
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February 11, 2002
Vol. 91, No. 15
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In the news
• Whitman gift allows University to expand student body, provide new living options
• Princeton students connect with NYC children in new program
• Oxford to award Tilghman degree
• New library service provides express delivery of journal articles and more
• HR undertakes self-evaluation
Faculty
• Singh wins prestigious early career award for work with genome data
• Childhood curiosity sparks academic career for sisters
• Briefs
People
• Tiger skates in Olympics
• Hopfield, Portes named to endowed professorships
• Board approves 13 promotions
• New assistant professors appointed to the faculty
• Spotlight
Sections
• By the numbers: Sloan Digital Sky Survey
• Nassau Notes
• Calendar of events
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