Winner of the University Medal
| Date of Conferral | Name | Reason for Conferral (Text of Certificate) |
| 09.06.2022 | Dr. Bożena Górczyńska | In grateful recognition of her decades of commitment to German-Polish understanding within the framework of joint courses with the Department of History of the University of Freiburg and beyond the university sector. |
| 24.05.2022 | Dr. Petra Markmeyer-Pieles | In grateful appreciation of her outstanding efforts to address university challenges during the Corona pandemic. |
| 29.03.2022 | Dr. Matthias Schenek | In grateful appreciation of his achievements and outstanding commitment to the University of Freiburg during his total fourteen-year term as Head of Administration from 2008 to 2022 |
| 25.06.2021 | Prof. Dr. Gunther Neuhaus | As a sign of special recognition and thanks for his great services to the university during his eight-year term as full-time Vice Rector and Prorector for Research from 2012 to 2020. |
| 25.06.2021 | Prof. Dr. Gisela Riescher | In grateful appreciation of her achievements as part-time Vice Rector for Honesty in Science, Equality and Diversity from 2014 to 2021. |
| 25.06.2021 | Prof. Dr. Juliane Besters-Dilger | In grateful appreciation of her achievements as full-time vice rector for studies and teaching in the years 2014 to 2020 |
| 25.06.2021 | Dr. Wolfgang Jansen | Supporter and patron of the Center for Popular Culture and Music (ZKPM) at the Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg. In grateful recognition for his great honorary achievements |
| 25.06.2021 | Dr. Helmut Waller | In grateful appreciation of his achievements, first as Deputy Chairman and finally as Chairman of the Staff Council in the years 2009 to 2020 |
| 08.07.2020 | Prof. Dr. Jürgen Rüland | In grateful recognition of his contribution to political discourse and scientific transfer in the city and region |
| 08.07.2020 | Klaus Lernhart | In grateful recognition of his merits in ensuring academic integrity |
| 30.06.2020 | Prof. Dr. Martin Wesley Trethewey | In grateful appreciation of his efforts in forging a global collaboration between the University of Freiburg and the Pennsylvania State University |
| 25.07.2019 | Prof. Dr. Margit Zacharias | In grateful appreciation of her contribution to the development of relations between science and industry at the University of Freiburg |
| 11.07.2019 | Prof. Dr. Uwe Blaurock | In grateful recognition of his great dedication to the University of Freiburg, his work as our university’s representative for responsibility in research, and his outstanding services in the establishment of “Eucor – The European Campus” as a European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC) |
| 05.06.2019 | Dr. Beate Konze-Thomas | In grateful recognition of her significant contribution to preparing the University of Freiburg for the Excellence competition of the federal and state governments as part of her longstanding dedication as a member of the University Council. |
| 05.06.2019 | Dr. Roswitha Honerkamp | In grateful recognition of her longstanding contribution to a lively alumni culture, particularly in the South Baden region. |
| 19.12.2018 | Rudolf-Werner Dreier | In grateful recognition of his outstanding commitment to the development of the University of Freiburg’s worldwide network of alumni |
| 30.10.2018 | Prof. Dr. h.c. mult. Jörg Rüdiger Siewert | In grateful recognition of the outstanding services he rendered to the Medical Center – University of Freiburg and the University Heart Center Freiburg–Bad Krozingen as well as his standard-setting contribution to the development of university medicine. |
| 13.06.2018 | Dr. Bernd Dallmann | In grateful recognition of his many years of dedication to the task of integrating the University of Freiburg into society |
| 13.06.2018 | Marianne Haardt | In grateful recognition of her services in support of students and her many years of support for the University of Freiburg’s Family Services Office |
| 13.06.2018 | Prof. em. Dr. Rudolf Korinthenberg | In grateful recognition of his outstanding services in support of the professional development of teaching and the interests of students at the Faculty of Medicine |
| 01.03.2017 | Margot Selz | In grateful recognition of her influence on the public discourse on basic questions of social market economy in dialogue with the University of Freiburg |
| 01.03.2017 | Karin Endress | In grateful recognition of the Georg H. Endress Foundation’s extensive support for the Faculty of Engineering, Freiburg sustainability research, and the European Campus |
| 01.03.2017 | Prof. Dr. Hideyo Kunieda | In grateful recognition of his extraordinary services to the key partnership between the University of Freiburg and Nagoya University |
| 14.10.2016 | Prof. Dr. Alain Beretz | In grateful recognition of his outstanding services in establishing the European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC) “Eucor – The European Campus” and helping shape the project for a European university on the Upper Rhine |
| 15.06.2016 | Prof. Dr. Hans-Joachim Gehrke | As a token of recognition and gratitude for his great commitment to the university and to academic self-administration and in grateful recognition of his work as Director of Outreach at the University College Freiburg |
| 15.06.2016 | Bärbel Schäfer | In grateful recognition of her services in establishing the European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC) “Eucor – The European Campus” and her devoted support of the project for a European university on the Upper Rhine |
| 15.06.2016 | Prof. Dr. Günter Schnitzler | In grateful recognition of his lifelong service as the rector’s representative for the Studium Generale program |
| 04.11.2015 | Werner Beiser | In grateful recognition of his achievements as Chair of the Staff Council in the years 1993 to 2015 |
| 04.07.2015 | Jeffrey Himmel | In recognition of his great services to the University of Freiburg as founder of the Freiburg Alumni Club in the USA and his outstanding commitment to the development of the University of Freiburg’s transatlantic network of alumni and sponsors |
| 12.06.2015 (postum) | Prof. Dr. Hermann Schwengel | In recognition of the services he rendered to the University of Freiburg as a longstanding member of the Senate, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, and Vice President in the years 2009 to 2012 |
| 10.06.2015 | Prof. Dr. Jürgen Rühe | In grateful recognition of his achievements as Vice President for Internationalization and Technology Transfer in the years 2006 to 2014 |
| 10.06.2015 | Prof. Dr. Dres. h.c. Rolf Stürner | In grateful recognition of his contribution to the development of comparative law at the University of Freiburg |
| 03.06.2014 | Prof. Dr. Dr. Hubert E. Blum | In recognition of his many years of service to university medicine, in particular during his terms as dean from 1999 to 2001 and from 2010 to March 2014 |
| 03.06.2014 | Prof. Dr. Werner Frick | In grateful recognition of his work establishing and heading the Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS) in the years 2007 to 2013 |
| 03.06.2014 | Prof. Dr. Heiner Schanz | As a token of special appreciation and gratitude for the great services he rendered to the university during his more than five-year term as full-time vice rector and vice president for academic affairs (January 2009 to April 2014) |
| 03.06.2014 | Gisela Sick | In grateful recognition of her great personal services to the Faculty of Engineering and her outstanding commitment as sponsor of the Gisela and Erwin Sick Chair in Microoptics |
| 18.11.2013 | Dr. Wilhelm Eitel | As a token of appreciation and gratitude for his contribution to the development of palliative medicine. Through the Dr. Wilhelm Eitel Foundation he founded together with his wife Ina Eitel, he performed exemplary services for teaching and research at the Division of Palliative Medicine of the Freiburg University Medical Center. |
| 19.06.2013 | Eleonore Hodeige-Rombach | As a token of appreciation and gratitude for her contribution to endowment work in Freiburg and especially for her many years of commitment as sponsor of the Eleonore and Fritz Hodeige Prize for innovative medical therapies |
| 19.06.2013 | Prof. Dr. Hans Spada | In appreciation of his numerous services to the University of Freiburg, in particular his activity as Deputy Chair of the University Council in the years 2006 to 2012 and his sixteen years of commitment as a liaison officer of the German Research Foundation at the University of Freiburg |
| 19.06.2013 | Prof. Dr. Thomas Würtenberger | In recognition of his many years of commendable service as Legal Advisor to the Rector from 1997 to 2010 during the rectorates of Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Jäger, Prof. Dr. Andreas Voßkuhle, and Prof. Dr. Hans-Jochen Schiewer |
| 20.06.2012 | Prof. Dr. Charlotte Niemeyer | In recognition of her many years of commendable service as Vice Rector for Medicine |
| 05.10.2011 | Prof. Dr. Christel Lingnau | In recognition of her important role in establishing the Faculty of Forest Science at the Federal University of Paraná in Curitiba and developing it into one of the most distinguished forest science institutions in South America and in appreciation of her many years of outstanding services maintaining and intensifying the cooperation between the faculties of forest sciences in Curitiba and Freiburg |
| 05.10.2011 | Prof. Dr. José Henrique Pedrosa-Macedo | In recognition of his important role in establishing the Faculty of Forest Science of the Federal University of Paraná in Curitiba and developing it into one of the most distinguished forest science institutions in South America and in appreciation of his many years of outstanding services maintaining and intensifying the cooperation between the faculties of forest science in Curitiba and Freiburg |
| 05.10.2011 | Prof. Dr. Daniel Turyn | In appreciation of his outstanding services to the cooperation between the University of Buenos Aires and the University of Freiburg and especially his great commitment to the exceptionally successful joint International Master Program in Biomedical Sciences (IMBS) |
| 05.10.2011 | Prof. Dr. Alberto Boveris | In appreciation of his outstanding services to the cooperation between the University of Buenos Aires and the University of Freiburg and especially his great commitment to the exceptionally successful joint International Master Program in Biomedical Sciences (IMBS) |
| 08.06.2011 | Dr. Karl V. Ullrich | In appreciation of his outstanding services in intensifying the cooperation between businesses in the region and the university and in recognition of his many years of commitment as Chair of the Friends of the University Association |
| 08.06.2011 | Prof. Dr. Eberhard Schäfer | In recognition of his services to joint research as well as his many years of commitment for the benefit of the university in the executive board of the Academic Society in Freiburg |
| 08.06.2011 | Gerda and Dr. Fritz Ruf | in recognition of their outstanding commitment as patrons of research at the University of Freiburg through the endowment of the “Fritz Hüttinger Chair in Microelectronics” at the Department of Microsystems Engineering |
| 23.06.2010 | Prof. Dr. Reinhard Grunwald | In appreciation of his outstanding services to science and research in the Federal Republic of Germany and in recognition of his many years of commitment as a member of the University Council |
| 23.06.2010 | Hans-Jürgen Müller-Arens | In recognition of his many years of activity for the benefit of the universities of Baden-Württemberg and his many forms of commitment to the University of Freiburg |
| 23.06.2010 | Prof. Dr. Ingeborg Villinger | In recognition of her many years of commitment as Equal Opportunity Representative of the university and in appreciation of her services in improving the situation at the University of Freiburg in the area of gender equality and family friendliness |
| 17.06.2009 | Professor Dr. Heinrich Anz | In recognition of his outstanding commitment in the area of academic reform, particularly as Representative of the Rector for the Center for Key Qualifications |
| 17.06.2009 | Professor Dr. Dr. h.c. Matthias Brandis | In recognition of his services to the Faculty of Medicine and the Freiburg University Medical Center |
| 17.06.2009 | Professor Dr. rer. nat. Thomas Ottmann | In recognition of his outstanding services in the establishment of the Department of Computer Science at the University of Freiburg |
| 18.06.2008 | Prof. Dr. Franz Daschner | In recognition of his outstanding commitment as President of the 2007 Anniversary Committee |
| 18.06.2008 | Prof. Dr. Mathias Langer | In recognition of his many years of commendable service as Vice Rector for Research and Affairs of Medicine |
| 18.06.2008 | Prof. Dr. Gerhard Schneider | In recognition of his many years of commendable service as Vice Rector for Knowledge Transfer and Communication Technology |
| 18.06.2008 | Prof. Dr. Karl-Reinhard Volz | In recognition of his many years of commendable service as Vice Rector for Student and Academic Affairs |
| 20.03.2008 | Rudolf Mayer | In recognition of his many years of service as the chauffeur of the Rector |
| 19.03.2008 | Dr. Ben Kozinger | In recognition of his outstanding commitment to developing and fostering cooperation between the University of Freiburg and the universities of Argentina, particularly the University of Buenos Aires |
| 20.06.2007 | Werner Hager, retired Senior Police Councilor | In recognition of the many years of outstanding cooperation between the Freiburg-North Police Precinct and the university and in appreciation of his services as a contact person |
| 08.05.2006 | Nelly Arrieta de Blaquier | In recognition of her extraordinary commitment to students and cooperation with the University of Freiburg |
| 21.06.2006 | Prof. Dr. Heribert Smolinsky | In recognition of his many years of service as Prefect of the University Church |
| 15.06.2005 | Professor Dr. Dieter Mertens Emeritus of the Faculty of Humanities | In recognition of his services in the establishment of the Uniseum |
| 15.06.2005 | Dr. Torsten Hünke von Podewils former Business Director of the University Medical Center | In recognition of his services as Business Director of the Freiburg University Medical Center |
| 16.06.2004 | Prof. em. Dr. Klaus-Werner Benz | In recognition of his many years of commendable service as Vice Rector for Knowledge Transfer and Communication Technologies |
| 16.06.2004 | Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Hermann Frommhold | In recognition of his many years of commendable service as Chairman of the Board of the Medical Center |
| 16.06.2004 | Prof. Dr. Gerhard Oesten | In recognition of his many years of commendable service as Vice Rector for Student and Academic Affairs |
| 16.06.2004 | Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Stefan Pollak | In recognition of his many years of commendable service as Vice Rector for Research and Affairs of Medicine |
| 25.06.2003 | Dipl.-Ing. Architect Eckhard Bull, LBD a.D., former Head of the University of Freiburg Building Authority | In recognition of his commendable service for the benefit of the University of Freiburg |
| 25.06.2003 | Prof. Dr. Gisa Fleckenstein-Grün | In recognition of her services as Vice Rector for Research and Young Researchers and her many years of service as Representative of the Rector for Honors and Awards |
| 25.06.2003 | Prof. em. Dr. Klaus Starke | In recognition of his commendable services to the University of Freiburg |
| 19.06.2002 | Dipl.-Vw. Margret Böhme, Vice Chair of Alumni Freiburg e.V. | In recognition of her commendable services to the University of Freiburg |
| 19.06.2002 | Trutz Magunia | In recognition of his services to the Archaeological Collection of the University of Freiburg |
| 27.06.2001 | Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Albin Eser, M.C.J., Professor Emeritus for Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Comparative Criminal Law of the Faculty of Law at the University of Freiburg and Director of the Max Planck Institute for Foreign and International Criminal Law | In recognition of his commendable services to the university |
| 27.06.2001 | Irene Schwartz | In recognition of her services in classical rhythmic gymnastics at the Institute of Sports Science and Physical Education and in the Recreational Sports Program |
| 18.10.2000 | Prof. Dr. Carol Stanciu, Rector of “Grigore T. Popa” University | In commemoration of 25 years of cooperation between the “Grigore T. Popa” Medical Pharmaceutical University in Iasi, Romania, and the University of Freiburg, Germany, and in great appreciation of his exceptional commitment to and support of the cooperation between our institutions |
| 18.10.2000 | Prof. Dr. Gheorghe Popa, former Rector of Alexandru Ioan Cuza University | On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the partnership between Alexandru Ioan Cuza University in Iasi, Romania, and the University of Freiburg, Germany, and in great appreciation of his exceptional commitment to and enduring support of our cooperation |
| 28.06.2000 | Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Eduard H. Farthmann | In recognition of his many years of commendable service as Vice Rector for the Medical Center and Affairs of Medicine |
| 28.06.2000 | Prof. Dr. Siegfried Hauser | In recognition of his many years of commendable service as Vice Rector for Student and Academic Affairs |
| 28.06.2000 | Prof. Dr. Gregor Herten | In recognition of his many years of commendable service as Vice Rector for Research and Young Researchers |
| 23.06.1999 | Sigrun Löwisch | In recognition of her contribution to the establishment of the Faculty of Applied Sciences and for her substantial role in securing the real estate formerly used by the French occupational forces |
| 23.06.1999 | Prof. Dr. Joseph Jurt, Chairman of the Board of the French Cultural Center | For his contributions to the creation and development of the French Cultural Center |
| 24.06.1998 | Dipl.-Ing. Peter Körner, retired Financial President | In recognition of his services as a committed supporter of constructional development at the University of Freiburg |
| 24.06.1998 | Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Hans-Joachim Cantow, Emeritus of the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy | For his achievements in the creation of the Freiburg Center for Materials Research and for his promotion of scientific cooperation in the region |
| 25.06.1997 | Käte Rüchardt | In recognition of her services to the university |
| 14.02.1996 | Dr. Bernhard Bläsi, retired Ministry Director | In recognition of his services to the university |
| 27.09.1995 | Prof. Dr. Hans Ulrich Nuber | In recognition of his many years of excellent service as Vice Rector for Student and Academic Affairs |
| 27.09.1995 | Prof. Dr. Josef Honerkamp | In recognition of his many years of commendable service as Vice Rector for Research and Young Researchers |
| 30.06.1995 | Dr. Michael Heim, Treasurer and longtime member of the Board of Trustees of the Academic Society | In recognition of his services to the university |
| 28.06.1995 | Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Martin Bullinger | In recognition of his many years of excellent service as Legal Advisor to the Rector as well as his committed developmental work at the French Cultural Center |
| 05.04.1995 | Prof. Dr. Christoph Schlier, Faculty of Physics | In recognition of his commitment and ever competent advice during the establishment and development of the Faculty of Applied Sciences |
| 07.02.1995 | Dr. Hans P. Hirner, Director of Deutsche Bank AG, Freiburg | In recognition of his contribution as a committed supporter of young researchers and his many years of service as a member of the administrative board of the Office of Student Services |
| 07.09.1994 | Werner Wagner, 1st Police Superintendent | In recognition of his many years of involvement in security matters at the University of Freiburg |
| 17.06.1994 | Falk Foundation | In appreciation of its support of research at the Faculty of Medicine in the areas of gastroenterology and hepatology |
| 19.05.1994 | Dr. Karl-Heinz Suermondt | In recognition of his many years of service as Chair of the Friends of the University Association |
| 19.10.1993 | Dr. Gerhard Fritz | In recognition of his service as a member of the Friends of the University Association and a dedicated supporter of young researchers |
| 01.09.1993 | Prof. Dr. Hanjörg Just | In recognition of his many years of service as Vice Rector for Affairs of the University Medical Center |
University Medal – Silver –
| Date of Conferral | Name | Reason for Conferral (Text of Certificate) |
|---|---|---|
| 08.07.1991 | Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Kehr | On the occasion of his 60th birthday |
| 12.06.1991 | Prof. Dr. em. Helmut Holzer | Honoring his great services to the university |
| 27.03.1991 | Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Gerok, Chairman of the Board of the Medical Center | On the occasion of his 65th birthday and in recognition of his services to the University Medical Center |
| 17.10.1990 | Prof. Dr. Gottfried Schramm | In recognition of his great services as Representative of the Rector for the Studium Generale Program |
| 17.10.1990 | Prof. Dr. Dieter Oberndörfer | In recognition of his great services as Representative of the Rector for the Colloquium Politicum |
| 04.05.1988 | Prof. em. Dr. J. Heinz Müller | In appreciation of his many years of service as an exemplary educator and especially his autonomous work for the development of the university in trying times |
| 13.01.1988 | Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. G. Mackensen | Prof. Mackensen placed his creativity at the disposal of the university in exemplary fashion by initiating international partnerships in trying times, by taking the alma mater into his own hands as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Vice Rector, and by forging into new territory with his research on optical surgery |
| 21.10.1987 | Prof. Dr. Volker Schupp | In recognition of his services to the university as Rector and as Chair of the State Rectors’ Committee of Baden-Württemberg |
| 25.09.1987 | Prof. Dr. Jörg Keller | In remembrance of his service as Vice Rector for Research and Young Researchers in the years 1983–1987. In the course of two terms he fulfilled his duties with great commitment and selfless disregard for his own plans. |
| 13.06.1987 | Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Albrecht Fleckenstein | In recognition of the special services he rendered to the university by taking responsible action in an exposed position in trying times, and for his outstanding research findings on calcium antagonists, which made a lasting contribution to the university’s reputation |
| 28.01.1987 | Prof. em. Dr.-Ing. Hansjürg Steinlin, Altrektor | In recognition of his extraordinary services to the university as Rector in particularly trying times |
| 22.10.1986 | Dr. Hermann Herder | For his activities as a publisher in the service of science and research and for his many years of attachment to the university |
| 24.10.1984 | Dr. Eugen Keidel, former Mayor | In appreciation of his contributions to the improvement of relations between the City of Freiburg and the University of Freiburg. This honor also has the intention of expressing gratitude for the many occasions on which the City of Freiburg has supported the University of Freiburg during the 20 years in which the former mayor was in office. |
| 10.07.1984 | Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy of St. Vincent de Paul | In recognition of the selfless service of the nursing sisters at the University Medical Center |
| 16.02.1984 | Prof. Dr. Günther Hans Grüninger | For his special contributions and exceptional personal commitment to supporting academic exchange programs between the University of Freiburg and American universities, especially DePauw University. |
| 23.09.1983 | Prof. Dr. Felix Eckstein | In recognition of his many years of service as Vice Rector for Academic and Examination Affairs, which he performed successfully under three rectors |
| 20.10.1982 | Dr.-Ing. Vogt, Baden-Baden | In recognition of his services in the promotion of science and research |
| 20.10.1982 | Dr. Graf, First Mayor | In appreciation of his personal commitment to the interests of the university and its members, and in appreciation of the close relations between the city and the university |
| 20.10.1982 | M.S. Schindler, Director of the Junior Year in Germany Program at Wayne State University, Detroit | For his special contribution to the 20-year existence of the Junior Year in Freiburg and to relations with partner institutions |
University Medal – Bronze –
| Date of Conferral | Name | Reason for Conferral (Text of Certificate) |
|---|---|---|
| 02.07.1992 | Karl Günther | For services rendered to the Cancer Department of the Children’s Hospital (conferred by Vice Rector Just) |
| 22.06.1992 | Herr Aschauer, Faculty of Forest Science | Honor from the Faculty of Forest Science for his many years of service to the students of the Faculty of Forest Science |
| 22.06.1992 | Herr Forstdirektor Ott, Faculty of Forest Science | Honor from the Faculty of Forest Science for his many years of service to the students of the Faculty of Forest Science |
| 16.12.1991 | Ortwin Müller, Head of the University Building Authority | Retirement from his position, in recognition of his service to the University of Freiburg |
| 18.11.1988 | Adolf Krebs, Banker | Honor conferred during the official opening of the academic year – conferral not possible as Mr. Krebs passed away in the summer – the honor was instead conferred to the executor Dr. Lübbert |
| 21.10.1987 | Heinz Krebs, Banker | Honor conferred during the official opening of the academic year |
| 21.10.1987 | Prof. Dr. Bernd Bender, Attorney | Honor conferred during the official opening of the academic year |
| 25.09.1987 | Prof. Dr. Manfred Löwisch | Retirement as Vice Rector (conferred by the Rector) |
| 25.09.1987 | Prof. Dr. Werner Wenz | Retirement as Vice Rector (conferred by the Rector) |
| 25.09.1987 | Prof. Dr. Rainer Wahl | Retirement as Vice Rector (conferred by the Rector) |
| 23.10.1985 | Matron Renate Schacht | Head of the Nursing School |
| 26.10.1983 | Günter Wöhrle | Chair of the foundation “Humanism Today” |
| 23.09.1983 | Prof. Dr. Sabine von Kleist | Retirement as Vice Rector (conferred by the Rector) |
| 23.09.1983 | Prof. Dr. Peter Schollmeyer | Retirement as Vice Rector (conferred by the Rector) |
| 24.09.1982 | Herr Maier, Ltd. Police Director | Conferred by the Rector (reception) |
