Dr. Clint Peinhardt, professor of political science and of public policy and political economy in the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS), has been named a fellow of the UT System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. The UT System created the academy in 2012 to recognize outstanding teachers throughout its nine academic institutions. Peinhardt said one of his favorite parts of teaching UTD students is their intellect and diversity. “I think UTD students can learn a ton from their peers, and I certainly do, as well.”Fellows are selected through a campus-based nomination process. “His dedication shows in every class he teaches.”One of the innovations Peinhardt introduced over the past three years has been to have students in his international political economy class rewrite the class textbook, Open International Political Economy.