Faculty appointed to named professorships
The named positions are part of a long-standing tradition to celebrate the work of Rochester’s faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers.
Congratulations to several humanities faculty members who were appointed to named professorships during the first half of 2025. An honor designed to recognize the national stature of a professor’s work, the named positions are part of a long-standing tradition to celebrate the work of Rochester’s faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers.
• Matthew BaileyShea, Dean’s Professor of Music
• John Covach, Arthur Satz Professor of the Humanities
• Jennifer Grotz, Arthur Satz Professor of the Humanities
• Laura Smoller, the Arthur R. Miller Professor of History