College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff recognized for achievements

2022-23 Faculty and Staff Achievement Award winners pose for group photo with College of Arts and Sciences Dean Carla Koretsky following the award ceremony on April 6 in the Chemistry Building.

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s College of Arts and Sciences is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022-23 Arts and Sciences Faculty and Staff Achievement Awards. Recipients were honored during a ceremony on April 6.

The awards aim to acknowledge the exemplary work of individuals who have made significant contributions to students' academic and professional growth, the college and the University. The awards recognize the recipients' outstanding work in teaching, research, scholarship and creative activities.

"We are extremely proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of these eleven individuals," says Dr. Carla Koretsky, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. "Their hard work and dedication to our students and the college are truly exemplary. We are grateful for their contributions, which have helped elevate the reputation of the College of Arts and Sciences and Western Michigan University as a whole."

2022-23 CAS Faculty and Staff Achievement Award winners

Staff Excellence Award

Kim Tembreull, Department of Psychology

Excellence in Promoting Student Success Award

Dr. Lisa Baker, Department of Psychology

Excellence in Promoting Student Success Award

Megan Larson, Department of Biological Sciences

Women's Caucus Gender Scholar Award

Dr. Lusike Mukhongo, School of Communication

Faculty Achievement Award in Research and Creative Activity

Dr. Shu Yang, Department of World Languages and Literatures

Faculty Achievement Award in Professional and Community Service

Dr. Bill Warren, Department of History

Faculty Achievement Award in Teaching

Dr. Olivia Gabor-Peirce, Department of World Languages and Literatures

Faculty Achievement Award In Diversity and Inclusion

Dr. Meghann Meeusen, Department of English

Part-Time Teaching Excellence Award

Judge Paul Bridenstine, Department of Political Science

Dean’s Appreciation Award

Deirdre Courtney, Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies

Dean’s Appreciation Award

Dr. Michelle Hrivnyak, Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies

Diversity and Inclusion Student Writing Prize

During the awards ceremony, the college also awarded two students the Diversity and Inclusion Student Writing Prize, which is designed to celebrate ideas expressed in student writing that exemplify the college’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and multiculturalism.

Undergraduate Award

Jana Ellis, Department of English

Graduate Award

Kyle Vanderwall, Department of History

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