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Veteran CS Professor Receives Regents’ Appointment

A professor in the School of Computer Science (SCS) was among nineteen faculty members recently recognized by the University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents (BOR). 

During its 2026 awards cycle, the BOR appointed Santosh Vempala as Regents’ Professor. The appointment recognizes Vempala’s sustained contributions to his field, students, and the broader research and education communities.