Recently featured in UW News, Chandan Reddy, associate professor of gender, women and sexuality studies and of the comparative history of ideas, has been honored as a 2023 Freedom Scholar by the Marguerite Casey Foundation. This esteemed award, established in 2020, recognizes scholars whose research tackles critical social justice challenges. Professor Reddy’s selection highlights his dedication to groundbreaking research on race, sexuality, and queer liberation.
As one of the six outstanding academics honored this year, Professor Reddy will receive an unrestricted $250,000 award to further his impactful work. Please join us in celebrating his achievements and dedication to advancing social justice.
For those interested in learning more about the Freedom Scholar Awards, further details can be found on the Marguerite Casey Foundation's website.