Earlier this week, William English “Brit” Kirwan, co-chair of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics, was awarded the 2010 TIAA-CREF Theodore M. Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence. Kirwan is Chancellor of the University System of Maryland.

“Chancellor Kirwan brings a collaborative and cooperative leadership style to higher education welcoming all viewpoints,” said Stephanie Bell-Rose, Managing Director and Head of the TIAA-CREF Institute. “This coupled with his forward thinking makes him one of the nation’s most dynamic and effective higher education leaders and we are so pleased to honor him today.”

Knight Foundation would like to congratulate Kirwan on this very prestigious honor. You can read more about Kirwan on the Knight Commission website. More information about the award is available here.