Congratulations to Professor Ela Gezen, recipient of the 2025-2026 Joye Bowman Social Justice Award!
Named in honor of Joye Bowman, Professor of History, former Chair of the History Department, and Dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, this award celebrates Dr. Bowman's enduring legacy of leadership, integrity, and dedication to social justice.
The Joye Bowman Social Justice Award recognizes Professor Gezen for her outstanding work that reflects her exceptional commitment to advancing equity, justice, and service within the College. Her selection honors the sustained and meaningful impact she has made through her teaching, scholarship, leadership, outreach, and service, and the care and conviction that characterize her contributions not only to GSS but also to the HFA community and to UMass.