Moroccan Professor Anasse Bari Wins NYU's Martin Luther King Faculty Award
Rabat - Moroccan professor Anasse Bari has received the Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Faculty Award for 2025 at New York University (NYU).\u00a0<\><\>
The award recognizes faculty members whose work demonstrates leadership and commitment to justice and fairness, all values that the American civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. promoted.<\><\>
According to <\> NYU\u2019s<\>\u00a0<\> website, the award is given to professors whose research and work contribute to positive social change.<\><\>
\u201cThe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Faculty Award recognizes outstanding faculty who exemplify the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.\u2019s scholarship, life, and justice work and who promote the principles and ethos of Dr. King\u2019s extensive global contributions in their research, teaching, leadership, and\/or community-building efforts,\u201d the university said.<\><\>
It added that the process of selecting the faculty awardees involves significant student involvement. This includes students taking part in various stages such as award development, nomination, selection, and recognition.<\><\>\>\> \>\> \>\> \>\> \> \>\> \>\>
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