![James Farquhar smiles for the camera, wearing a red and blue gingham button-up in front of a map-like abstract background.](https://essic.umd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/farquhar-1-e1595254429545.jpg)
Farquhar Named 2020 UMD Distinguished University Professor
Professor James Farquhar of the University of Maryland (UMD) Department of Geology and the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC) has been named a 2020 UMD Distinguished University Professor. The title of Distinguished University Professor is the highest academic honor bestowed by the university. Considered a national achievement, this award given to just 7% of tenured faculty honors impact and significant contribution to the nominee’s field, knowledge, profession, and/or practice.