He quickly became an award - winning teacher and nationally recognized researcher , rising to the level of Kenan Professor in .
A JC8 graduate , Thorp , , has rapidly progressed through several leadership posts since joining the faculty years ago .
Thorp quickly became an award - winning teacher and nationally recognized researcher , rising to the level of Kenan Professor in .
A JC8 graduate , Thorp , , has rapidly progressed through several leadership posts since joining the faculty years ago .