May 27, 2009

CPC Fellow and Associate Professor of Maternal and Child Health Carolyn Halpern was awarded the Faculty Award for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring from the Graduate School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

The Dean of the Graduate School, Steve Matson, presented the award to Halpern at the 2009 Doctoral Hooding ceremony on May 9th. His remarks are posted at http://gradschool.unc.edu/events/hooding/2009/#halpern

He said: “Underlying Professor Halpern’s skill as an academic mentor is her genuine interest in her students and concern for their wellbeing, both professionally and personally. Professor Halpern provides the perfect balance of guidance, support, trust, and independence to develop her students as skilled researchers.”

Congratulations to Carolyn!