The VCU Office of the President has awarded the Distinguished Scholarship Award, an award given to an outstanding scholar who has demonstrated a pattern of productive scholarly activity which has been recognized nationally or internationally, to Martin Safo, Ph.D. Congratulations to Dr. Safo for this outstanding achievement. This is a well-deserved recognition as Dr. Safo is a highly productive researcher and an excellent human being. It is not only a recognition of Professor Safo but also a recognition of our department and school.