National Cheng Kung University of Taiwan recently elected UH Hilo Chancellor Rose Tseng as one of four recipients of the Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award. The university’s School of Science nominated Tseng for the award.

“Your achievements and contributions to the field of Nutrition are widely acknowledged with great respect,” writes Chiang Kao, president of National Cheng Kung University, in the notification letter. “We are proud of having you as one of the most accomplished and valued alumna, and we would appreciate the opportunity [of] making you the model of our students by presenting you with this award.”

Tseng attended National Cheng Kung University from 1960 to 1962, majoring in architectural engineering and chemistry. She went on to attend Kansas State University, earning a B.S. in chemistry. Tseng received her doctoral and master’s degrees in nutritional sciences, with minors in biochemistry and physiology, from the University of California at Berkeley.

“I am honored to be chosen for this award,” says Tseng. “I would like to thank President Chiang Kao, the School of Science, and the university alumni for this recognition.”