Professorships, Endowed Chairs and University Distinguished Professors
Hodes Family Dean in the College of Veterinary Medicine
To support the dean of the college and support business management teaching, training, curriculum and courses for students enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dean Bonnie Rush
Pet Tribute Professorship
The recipient of this fellowship exhibits scholarly excellence, good communication and leadership skills and whose peers recognize the candidate for her compassion and true professionalism when working with clients, their owners and students.
Dr. Neala Boyer
Dr. James B. Nichols Master of Public Health Professorship
This appointment is in honor of Dr. James B. Nichols to recruit and retain the highest quality faculty as well as be the Director of the MPH program.
Dr. Ellyn Mulcahy
Dr. Robert MacDonald Professorship
This appointment is to perpetuate the memory and honor of Dr. Robert MacDonald to recruit and retain a faculty member based on professionalism, character and achievements in the field of safe food production from livestock as exemplified by Dr. MacDonald.
Dr. David Renter
Dr. Wayne and Hilda Appleton Professorship
The appointment is intended to recruit and retain the highest quality faculty in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Appleton graduated in the class of 1942 and served as a mixed animal practitioner and swine producer.
Dr. Jishu Shi
Edgar E. and M. Elisabeth Coleman Chair in Veterinary Medicine
This appointment is in honor of Edgar and Elisabeth Edgar and recognizes excellence in veterinary medical genetics within the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Robert L. Larson
Roy and Lucille M. Doughman Professorship in Small Animal Surgery
This appointment is in honor of Roy and Lucille M. Doughman with the intent to recruit and retain the highest quality faculty to the College of Veterinary Medicine in small animal medicine.
Dr. Walter Renberg
Edwin J. Frick Chair in Veterinary Medicine
This appointment is in honor of Dr. E.J. Frick and recognizes a faculty member with a national and international reputation in veterinary medicine.
Dr. Michael D. Apley
Steven and Colleen Hodes Professorship in Veterinary Medicine
This appointment is in honor of Steven and Colleen Hodes with the intent to recruit and retain the highest quality faculty to the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Ken Harkin
Morgan K. “Al” Jarvis Chair in Veterinary Medicine
This appointment is in honor of Morgan K. Jarvis with the intent to recruit and retain the highest quality faculty to the College of Veterinary Medicine in small animal medicine in the Department of Clinical Sciences.
Dr. Tom Schermerhorn
The W.S. and E.C. Jones Departmental Chair of Clinical Epidemiology
This appointment is in honor of W.S. and E.C. Jones with the intent to recruit and retain a scientific leader in the area of veterinary clinical epidemiology.
Dr. Mike Sanderson
Dr. Roy Walter Upham Endowed Professorship
This appointment is in honor of Dr. Roy Walter Upham and recognizes senior leadership in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. T.G. Nagaraja
Ronald J. Marler Veterinary Pathology Professorship
This appointment is in honor of Dr. Ronald J. Marler, dean from 1994-1997, and to recruit and retain a professor and veterinary pathologist who has a high impact on veterinary students, pathology residents and/or graduate students through teach veterinary pathology, mentoring and conducting diagnostic service.
Dr. Brandon Plattner
Biosecurity Research Institute Endowed Professorship
The professorships were established through a gift by Marty Vanier and her late husband Bob Krause for faculty members who are or will be performing a significant portion of their scholarly work at the Biosecurity Research Institute, or BRI. Nominees must also have demonstrated global research impact in their fields.
Dr. Jürgen Richt
University Distinguished Professors
The title of University Distinguished Professor is a lifetime title that represents the highest honor Kansas State University can bestow on its faculty, an award that recognizes those making outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and service to their professions and communities. University Distinguished Professors are appointed following a University-wide competition held by the Provost. Full list of all Kansas State University's University Distinguished Professors.
Dr. Hans Coetzee (2022) - University Distinguished Professor
Dr. Roman Ganta (2022) - University Distinguished Professor
Dr. David Poole (2018) - University Distinguished Professor
Dr. Timothy Musch (2017) - University Distinguished Professor
Dr. Steve Higgs (2013) – University Distinguished Professor
Dr. T.G. Nagaraja (2008) – University Distinguished Professor
Dr. Jürgen A. Richt (2008) – Regents Distinguished Professor, University Distinguished Professor and KBA Eminent Scholar
Dr. M.M. Chengappa (2003) – University Distinguished Professor
Dr. Frank Blecha (2001) – University Distinguished Professor
Retired - Emeritus
Dr. Michael W. Dryden (2011)– University Distinguished Professor
Dr. Nancy A. Monteiro-Riviere (2013) – Regents Distinguished Research Scholar and University Distinguished Professor
Dr. Jim Riviere (2013) – University Distinguished Professor
Dr. Daniel C. Marcus (2006) – University Distinguished Professor
Dr. Philine Wangemann (2008) – University Distinguished Professor
Honorary University Distinguished Professors
Dr. James R. Coffman (2004) – Honorary University Distinguished Professor