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AAG Awards to SGDE Alums

Jan. 17, 2026
Some great news for UA legacies in the American Association of Geographers (AAG) awards announcements!
 
Our former SGDE Director Paul Robbins: AAG Lifetime Achievement Honors
Former SGDE colleague: Sarah Elwood, Presidential Achievement Award
 
SGDE Alums:
Karen Barton: Public and Engaged Scholarship Honors
Rachel Franklin: AAG Media Achievement Award
 
 
The American Association of Geographers (AAG) recognizes geographers for their work and achievements in geography. AAG Honors are offered annually to recognize outstanding accomplishments by members in research and scholarship, teaching, education, service to the discipline, public service outside academe and for lifetime achievement.