Distinguished Professor Emerita of Anthropology, Dr. Trudy Turner, was honored on October 9th at the annual UWM Employee Excellence Awards Ceremony. Dr. Turner was a professor of Anthropology from 1977 to 2021 and served as the Secretary of the University for thirteen years.
Dr. Turner is internationally known as a leader in Primatology who has authored over 100 publications including two books. She is well-known for her pioneering use of genetics and advocacy for ethics and gender equality in her field.
Congratulations, Trudy, on being recognized for your incredible and inspiring career at UW-Milwaukee!