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Endowed Professorships at SIPA
The George W. Ball Adjunct Professorship of International and Public Affairs
Established in 2009 with a gift from an anonymous donor, this gift supports the salary of an adjunct faculty member who has demonstrated a record of thoughtful and innovative contributions to international understanding and a proven ability to apply these qualities in teaching at SIPA. The most recent holder of this professorship is Leslie Gelb, President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, and former columnist and correspondent for the New York Times, where he won the Pulitzer Prize.
The Andrew Carnegie Professorship of Public Policy and Public Administration
Established at SIPA in 2000, this professorship honors Andrew Carnegie’s contributions to the development of American philanthropy and in particular his early recognition of the importance of public service in the private sector. The current holder of this professorship is Professor Kenneth Prewitt, whose research interests include public policy and demography.
The Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Professorship in the Practice of International Diplomacy Fund
Established in 1992, this gift from Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis supports the salary of a faculty member whose expertise is in the area of international diplomacy. The current holder of this professorship is Professor Stephen Sestanovich, an expert on Russia, the former Soviet Union, and American foreign policy.
The David N. Dinkins Professorship in the Practice of Urban and Public Affairs
This professorship was established in 2003 with gifts from several donors and friends of Mayor Dinkins and SIPA. The current holder of this professorship is Mayor Dinkins.
The Herbert Lehman Professorship in Government
Established in 1971 by the Overbrook Foundation, the Herbert Lehman chair was established to support a full professorship in government. The current holder is Mahmood Mamdani, whose research interests include Africa and comparative politics.
The Arnold A. Saltzman Professorships in War and Peace Studies
The Arnold A. Saltzman Professorships in War and Peace Studies were established in 1996 with a gift from Arnold Saltzman. The current holders of these professorships are Professor Richard Betts, whose research interests are in foreign policy and international security, and Professor Jean-Marie Guéhenno; Guéhenno served as the United Nations’ Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations from 2000 to 2008.