Richard Yarborough, Associate Professor of English

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Richard Yarborough is one of those rare teachers who actually change people’s lives. Whether he is convincing undergraduates they have the capacity to succeed in their academic work, or inspiring graduates by his own example of rigorous scholarly excellence, he teaches with a concern for his students and a dedication to his convictions. He has given more than generously of himself to students of English literature, Afro-American studies and comparative literature, among many other disciplines. Many student testimonials praise the fact that his teaching is inspiring not only in the classroom but outside as well. The warm letters of gratitude which support this award came from Japanese, Spanish and African students, as well as from Americans, This breadth of influence, coupled with his deep knowledge, mark Yarborough as a truly distinguished teacher.