The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) has recognized the accomplishments of three esteemed faculty — professors Jonathan Coppess, Madhu Khanna, and Nicholas Paulson — all in the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Sciences (ACE) with named professorships, which is one of the highest honors in the academic world.

"Outstanding institutions of learning are built upon the foundation of exceptional faculty," said College of ACES Dean Germán Bollero. "Among the most significant contributions to higher education are the named faculty positions, which not only acknowledge the eminence of our educators but also provide vital support for their scholarly endeavors."

Recently invested ACE faculty

Image Caption From left: ACE Department Head Sarah Low; Kathy Garr of the Gardners; Gardner Endowed Professor Jonathan Coppess; and ACES Dean Germán Bollero.	Jonathan Coppess was invested as the Leonard and Lila Gardner Illinois Farm Bureau Family of Companies Endowed Professor in Agricultural Policy on Sept. 14. Read more about Coppess.
Image Caption From left: College of ACES Dean Germán Bollero; Alvin H. Baum Family Fund Chair Madhu Khanna, and Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Susan Martinis.	Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE) Director Madhu Khanna was officially appointed the Alvin H. Baum Family Fund Chair on Oct. 12.  Read more about Khanna.
Image Caption Nick Paulson, the Gardner Hinderliter Endowed Professor in Farm Management	Nicholas Paulson was honored as the Hobart R. and Marian Gardner Hinderliter Endowed Professor in Farm Management on Oct. 13. Read more about Paulson.