Edward Stankiewicz

Edward Stankiewicz was a Polish-American linguist who made significant contributions to the field of literature. Born in 1920, he went on to have a distinguished career in academia, specializing in Slavic languages and literatures. His expertise and scholarship earned him a prominent position at Yale University, where he taught for several decades.

At Yale University, Stankiewicz held the esteemed title of B. E. Bensinger Professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures from 1971 until his retirement in 1991. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in shaping the university's Slavic studies program and mentoring students. Stankiewicz passed away in 2013, leaving behind a legacy of academic excellence and a lasting impact on the field of Slavic languages and literatures.