On November 7th 2024, Dr. Anto-Ocrah received the Larry E. Davis Black Excellence in the Academy Award in recognition of her dedication to the academic advancement of junior faculty, post-doctoral graduates, and undergraduate students.
Dr. Larry E. Davis, pioneering Dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work, was a larger-than-life figure who led the school in ways that brought together his personal experiences with his keen ability to think deeply and profoundly. Dean Davis’s impact as an influential teacher and mentor is remarkable. Countless faculty, staff, and students around the world recall mentoring and memorable words of advice from Dean Davis. His unique combination of street smarts, ready wit, impeccable academic credentials, and interest in current affairs made him a rewarding companion with illuminating insights on many diverse topics, relevant to the American conscience. His insights on how the iphone and social media have transformed race relations in America were particularly profound during the COVID-19 pandemic.
On November 7th 2024, Dr. Davis' vision for mentoring, teaching, and advising was formalized in perpetuity, with Dr. Anto-Ocrah's spirit of mentoring the next generation of academic scholars!
Congratulations, Dr. Anto-Ocrah! You are indeed a pioneer!