Congratulations to the 2023 Awardees!
left to right: Dr. Esohe Osai, School of Education; Dr. Robert Binder, School of Medicine; Dr. Lanre Morenikeji, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford; Dr. Taofeek Owonikoko, School of Medicine; Dr. Jerome Taylor, Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences; Dr. Audrey Murrell, School of Business, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, and Graduate School of Public and International Affairs.
2023 Dr. Larry E. Davis Black Excellence in the Academy Award Dinner
The University of Pittsburgh Faculty Diversity & Development office invite you to:
The Dr. Larry E. Davis Black Excellence in the Academy Awards Dinner
An evening honoring the outstanding achievements, contributions, and leadership of Black faculty at the University of Pittsburgh.
November 2, 2023
5- 6 p.m. | Cocktail Hour
6-8 p.m. | Dinner & Program
8-9 p.m. | Dancing & Networking
Heinz History Center
1212 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
Registration Is Required. Seating Is Limited. Cocktail Attire.
Registration is now closed; contact facultydiversity@pitt.edu with questions.
Honorees
The Dr. Larry E. Davis Black Excellence in the Academy (BEA) Award Dinner honors the outstanding achievements, contributions, and leadership of Black faculty at the University of Pittsburgh.
These awards recognize faculty who have advanced knowledge, championed community engagement, and inspired future generations. Learn more about the award categories.
Dr. Larry E. Davis Academic Excellence Award
Audrey J. Murrell, PhD
Professor, Business Administration, Psychology, Public and International Affairs
School of Business, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
This award recognizes Dr. Audrey Murrell’s exceptional achievements, exemplary leadership, and dedicated service.
Dr. Larry E. Davis Emerging Scholar Award
Olanrewaju (Lanre) Morenikeji, PhD
Assistant Professor, Division of Biological and Health Sciences
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
This award recognizes Dr. Lanre Morenikeji’s scholarly and innovation in teaching and research.
Dr. Larry E. Davis Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship Award
Esohe Osai, PhD
Assistant Professor, Health and Human Development
Director, Justice Scholars Institute
School of Education
This award recognizes Dr. Esohe Osai’s distinguished scholarship and significant community impact.
Dr. Larry E. Davis Excellence in Leadership Award
Taofeek K. Owonikoko, MD, PhD
Division Chief, Hematology/Oncology
Associate Director for Translational Research
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
School of Medicine
This award recognizes Dr. Taofeek Owonikoko’s esteemed leadership, vision, and selfless efforts to shape the future.
Dr. Larry E. Davis Excellence in Faculty Mentoring
Robert Binder, PhD
Professor, Department of Immunology
School of Medicine
This award recognizes Dr. Robert Binder’s dedication to the academic advancement of junior faculty, post-doctoral, graduate, undergraduate, and high school students.
Dr. Larry E. Davis Academic Icon Award
Jerome Taylor, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Africana Studies
Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
This award recognizes Dr. Jerome Taylor’s significant and lasting contributions to the University and the impact of his service throughout his academic career.
For any inquiries, please contact: facultydiversity@pitt.edu.