Dr. David Sabrio Dr. David H. Sabrio, a professor of English at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, was named a regents professor Thursday by the Texas A&M University System board of regents.

Sabrio, who holds a Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina, a regentsProfessor of English Ph.D., was one of 18 professors and administrators within A&M University System who received the designation of regents professor or regents fellow for 2008- 2009. Sabrio’s Teaching Interests include British Renaissance, Shakespeare, and literary theory and criticism.

The board established the Regents Professor Award program in 1996 and Regents Fellow Service Award program in 1998 to recognize employees who have made exemplary contributions to their university or agency and to the people of Texas.

To date, 118 faculty members have been named Regents Professor and 71 agency professionals have been named Regents Fellow.

Recipients will receive a $9,000 stipend, a commemorative medallion and a certificate.