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Ceremonies

2026 College of Education and Human Development Award Ceremony

Posted by Chris Hybels for College of Education and Human Development
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WMU's College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) celebrates and honors faculty, staff and students with an awards ceremony each spring. This year, CEHD will be recognizing the accomplishments of 11 award recipients: 

  • Dr. Amy Bentz, Mary L. Dawson Full-time Teaching Excellence
  • Dr. Robyn Edwards, Multicultural Advocate for Promoting Diversity
  • Chris Hybels, Staff Excellence
  • Dr. Kwangmin Lee, Multicultural Advocate for Global Engagement
  • Nicole Leffler, Esprit De Corps
  • Dr. Beixi Li, Trailblazer
  • Tayler Mercil, Community Connections
  • Madelyn Smith, Rising Star, Undergraduate
  • Sanela Sprecic, Rising Star, Doctoral
  • Madison Walker, Rising Star, Master's
  • Sandrina Zent, Part-time Teaching Excellence

Dinner and light refreshments will be provided to guests. Alcohol and soft drinks will be available for purchase.

Friday, April 24, 2026
5 to 7 p.m.
Ballroom, Student Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US