Dr. Moshe Pelli awarded Professor Emeritus status

The UCF Commencements, Convocations and Recognitions Committee and the president of the University of Central Florida, Alexander N. Cartwright, have bestowed upon Dr. Moshe Pelli the status as Professor Emeritus for his distinguished performance, outstanding contributions and exceptional service to the UCF community.

In a congratulatory letter to Dr. Pelli, Cartwright wrote, "Your many contributions as a faculty member in the Department of History will have a lasting impact for which we will always be grateful."

Dr. Pelli was director of the Interdisciplinary Judaic Studies Program at the university for 31 years. He stepped down as director in August 2016 and remained the Tess and Abe Wise Endowed Professor of Judaic Studies.

The faculty emeritus title is reserved for individuals who have achieved eminence. It honors both the individual and the university.