School of Communication Faculty Honored at Awards Ceremony

Each spring semester, the College of Arts and Sciences at Western Michigan University recognizes select faculty members for their exemplary contributions to the college via Faculty Achievement Awards and the Gender Scholar Award.

Among the 15 individuals recognized throughout the college, four hail from the School of Communication: Dr. Jennifer Machiorlatti, Dr. Richard Gershon, Dr. Heather Addison and Dr. Leah Omillion-Hodges. All recipients received an award of $1,000 for departmental research and were honored at a special ceremony on April 8, 2015.

Dr. Jennifer Machiorlatti was the recipient of the WMU Women’s Caucus Gender Scholar Award. The award recognizes one College of Arts and Sciences faculty member who “demonstrate(s) excellence in gender-related research and scholarly activities,” according to the caucus. The caucus gives the recognition annually to someone who advances research in gender studies.

Dr. Richard Gershon was the recipient of the Faculty Achievement Award in Research and Creative Activity. This award recognizes philosophical, historical, literary, scientific or technical scholarly achievements and must constitute significant contributions to understanding and portraying the human condition or the natural world.

Dr. Heather Addison was the recipient of the Faculty Achievement Award in Professional and Community Service. This award recognizes outstanding, long term and impactful service to the University, community or professional organizations.

Dr. Leah Omillion-Hodges was the recipient of the Faculty Achievement Award in Teaching.  This award recognizes outstanding teaching, mentoring, advising or other innovative activities in which faculty promote student learning through student interaction.