Emeriti Faculty

Our emeriti faculty have left an indelible mark on our department and San Diego State University. Through decades of excellence in teaching, research, mentorship, and service, they have helped shape our academic community and advance the university’s mission. We celebrate the enduring legacy they have created.

Edith Benkov, Ph.D.
Professor Emerita, French and European Studies
1983-2015
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Joanne Cornwell, Ph.D.
Professor Emerita, French and European Studies
1984-2010
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Mary Ann Lyman-Hager, Ph.D.
Professor Emerita, French and European Studies
1997-2017
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Steven Sacco, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, French, Italian, and European Studies
1997-2014
Email: [email protected]

James (Pete) Schorr, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, French and European Studies
1983-2015
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Veronica Shapovalov, Ph.D.
Professor Emerita, Russian and European Studies
1988-2019
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Gianangelo Vergani, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Italian
1963-1992

Mary Wauchope, Ph.D. 
Professor Emerita, German and European Studies
1989-2016
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