Tess, I am so happy that the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) has acknowledged your numerous academic and scholarly accomplishments by granting you promotion to Associate Professor with tenure, Tess. I knew from the moment you were hired that you would be honored with this recognition. Thank you for the scholarly work that you’ve completed and for the work that you will accomplish in the future. Thank you also for everything you do for the Vision Studies Program at Pitt!! Thank you also to Dr. FM D’Andrea for your support, collaboration, and your numerous contributions to the Vision Studies Program and to Tessa during your tenure with her over the past few years. You two make a terrific team and contribute so much to our field. Thank you! George J Zimmerman