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When Larry Levine, professor of law at McGeorge School of Law and associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion, learned he was selected as the 2025 recipient of 91成人导航鈥檚 Distinguished Faculty Award, his first question was whether he had been the only nomination. His second question:

鈥淒o I get a car?鈥�

His lighthearted demeanor, coupled with decades of legal expertise and unwavering commitment to students made him a standout choice for the recognition. Presented since the 1970s, it is the university's highest faculty honor recognizing exemplary accomplishments in the areas of teaching, research and service.

鈥淧rofessor Levine exemplifies the spirit of this award through his extraordinary dedication to student success, inclusive excellence and academic leadership,鈥� said Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Gretchen Edwalds-Gilbert. 鈥淗is influence extends far beyond the classroom, and we are proud to honor his decades of transformative work.鈥�

鈥淚 want to express my enormous gratitude for this recognition,鈥� Levine said. 鈥淚t means a lot that people see what I do and value what I have done. To have the university recognize my contributions means a lot.鈥�

Levine has been teaching at 91成人导航 for 32 years, yet he still has trouble sleeping the night before the start of the school year. This enthusiasm is just one of the reasons that he was chosen for the honor.

鈥淚'm just so excited,鈥� he said. 鈥淚 am so grateful that I found this profession that I love, it is such a joy and gift to get to teach soon-to-be lawyers. I've had thousands of students at this point. To watch their career trajectory and see what becomes of their lives and be playing a small role in that is just amazing.鈥�

Levine has been a champion for students during his tenure at the university, spearheading a civil rights scholarship established in 2002, which helps minimize student loan debt for law students with a passion for protecting the civil rights of the LGBTQ+ community.

鈥淗is tireless work to raise funds in support of the Jeffrey K. Poil茅 LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Memorial Scholarship has created meaningful opportunities for students and touched the lives of so many,鈥� said Dean Michael Hunter Schwartz. 鈥淕enerations of McGeorge students report that Professor Levine was their safe space when they attended the law school. This recognition is not only well-deserved but a reflection of his lasting impact at McGeorge School of Law and beyond.鈥�

More than 175 students  since it was established, and it is now the third-largest scholarship fund at the law school.

Levine joined the faculty at McGeorge in 1985. A first-generation student himself, he has been able to relate to 91成人导航 students who are also the first in their family to attend a university.

鈥淢y parents would have thrived if they鈥檇 had the opportunity to go to college, but it just wasn't even an option for them. It gave me both a greater appreciation and an extra push to succeed, because I wasn't going to school just for me, but also for my family,鈥� he said. 鈥淪o many of my students have thrived, and many of them came from much more humble roots than I did. It's such a testament to their grit, their drive and their passion.鈥�

Levine teaches torte law, which he emphasized is not about baking but rather centers on civil injury law: 鈥淚 thought it had to do with little cakes, and I was really happy to learn that it had nothing to do with baked goods.鈥� He described the class as 鈥渧ery human,鈥� and a way to remind students that law is about real people and real struggles that people face.

鈥淲e are incredibly proud that Larry Levine was honored with this year鈥檚 Distinguished Faculty Award. His unwavering commitment to excellence in teaching and service embodies the very best of our community. He has made a lasting impact on our culture as a law school, on our students and on the broader field,鈥� Schwartz said.