Teaching Awards
Received the honorary degree, Doctor of Humane Letters, at the 2003 Boston College commencement.
Boston College Phi Beta Kappa Teaching Award (1994)
1989 Massachusetts Professor of the Year Award (Council for the Advancement and Support of Education)
Andre Favat Award (1988) Massachusetts Council of Teachers of English
Resident Member: The Johnsonians
1978 Award of Excellence in Education, Boston College Alumni Association
