Rickford receives President's Award for Excellence through Diversity

Congratulations to John R. Rickford, who received the President's Award for Excellence through Diversity this year. John was honored for “his tireless efforts to expand opportunity for African Americans and other underrepresented students in linguistics", and commended “for his mentorship of leading African American linguists across the country." 

The President's Awards for Excellence through Diversity recognize and honor individuals and programs that have made exceptional contributions to enhancing and supporting diversity (broadly defined) within the Stanford University community.