Those faculty members appointed as University Distinguished Professors have records of performance ranking them among the most outstanding members of their disciplines, as reflected by their research publication, exhibition, artistic performance, or other mode of accomplishments appropriate to their disciplines. Distinguished Professors have received national and international competitive awards, prizes, honors, and/or other forms of recognition of outstanding achievement. Finally, they have earned the title of University Distinguished Professor because of their records of continuing and cumulative accomplishment in their areas of specialization, artistry, or expertise.