Randall has been selected as this year’s recipient of the John W. Ryan Award.  This award “…recognizes exceptional contributions in teaching, research, or professional service to international programs at Indiana University, over a period of many years, which have a sustainable impact on the students and faculty of Indiana University.”  Clearly, Randall has made contributions in all three areas to SPEA, IU, and to a number of organizations throughout the world.  
 
David has been awarded Indiana University’s highest and most esteemed rank, that of Distinguished Professor.  “The most prestigious academic appointment Indiana University can offer an individual is a distinguished professorship. The rank of distinguished professor honors outstanding scholarship, artistic or literary distinction, or other achievements that have won significant recognition by peers.”