April 20, 2024

Claudia Emerson Receives Waple Award for Professional Achievement

Claudia Emerson, Arrington Distinguished Chair of Poetry and professor of English, is the recipient of the university’s inaugural Waple Award for Professional Achievement. The award was announced during the General Faculty Meeting on April 24.

The award, based on faculty nominations, recognizes Emerson’s scholarly, creative and professional achievements.

About Brynn Boyer

Brynn Boyer is assistant director of media and public relations and a 2010 graduate of UMW.