A grid of eight portraits featuring four women and one man, smiling, with varying hairstyles and backgrounds.
The 2025-26 Chancellor’s Fellows are, from top left: Reina Engle-Stone, Camelia Hostinar, Emily Merchant and Marina Radulaski; second row, from left: Katherine Ralston, Mohammad Sadoghi, Laura Starkston and Katia Vega.

CBS Parasitologist Among 2025-26 Chancellor’s Fellows

Katherine Ralston recognized for work with parasitic amoeba

  • by Dateline Staff

They are experts in a parasitic amoeba, scientific history, the health effects of stress and more, and now these eight faculty members can add a new title: Chancellor’s Fellow.

The recognition is given each year to early career academics doing exemplary work, and the 2025-26 class will be recognized at a reception next week.

“I am continually inspired by the brilliant work of faculty across every area of the university,” said Chancellor Gary S. May. “I’m honored to welcome the 26th class of Chancellor’s Fellows to a group of those who have a long history of making an impact on our students, our region and our world.”

The Chancellor’s Fellows program was created in 2000. Recipients carry the title for five years and are awarded $25,000 in unrestricted philanthropic support for research or other scholarly work.

“This program is a perfect example of the impact of philanthropy,” said Shaun B. Keister, vice chancellor for Development and Alumni Relations. “These researchers go forth to make a difference in many areas of the world, and we are honored to have a hand in supporting the early stages of their work.”

Read "CBS Parasitologist Among 2025-26 Chancellor’s Fellows" Full Article