Ruth Harris Professorship
in Dyslexia Studies

The Ruth Harris Professorship in Dyslexia Studies is the School of Education's first endowed professorship, established in 2010 through a generous gift from Dr. Lou and Ruth Harris.

(Pictured from left to right: President Michael Rao, Ruth Harris, and Dr. Paul Gerber)

Ruth Harris, a pioneer in the treatment of dyslexia, dedicated her life to helping others with learning disabilities after her third-grade son displayed persistent trouble with reading, writing, and spelling. The professorship supports faculty and doctoral student research in the field of dyslexia education and supports an annual lecture by nationally prominent researchers.