On June 7, 2023, IU School of Social Work Dean, Tamara Davis, received the Chancellor’s Medallion from IUPUI Chancellor Andy Klein. Dean Davis was selected for this prestigious award for “her commitment to supporting the school’s students, alumni, faculty, and staff as well as her work to eliminate disparities and inequities in mental health care for diverse and underserved populations,” – media statement, Office of the Chancellor.
“I am deeply honored and grateful to receive the Chancellor’s Medallion from Chancellor Andy Klein,” said Dean Tamara Davis. “It has been a privilege to serve as Dean of the IU School of Social Work for the past five years. Our accomplishments would not have been possible without the tremendous team of people surrounding me each and every day.”
The first Chancellor’s Medallion was awarded to Jonathan Weidberg in 2000 and is now distributed every few years to honor outstanding faculty or alumni. The history of this distinguished award can be found at the Office of the Chancellor’s website.