News & Success Stories
Taylor Heckaman speaks about his love of Fermentation and his work on the EMU Fermentation Science team. Expand dropdownTaylor Heckaman, a post-graduate of EMU, as well as a member of the EMU Fermentation Science team that won several accolades at the 2023 U.S. Open College Beer Championship opened up about his interest in fermentation, his background and future aspirations, and advice for anyone else interested in fermentation science.
Ian Cook Speaks About Winning a Fulbright Scholar Award Expand dropdownThis year, four EMU scholars were granted the Fulbright Award for the 2023-24 academic year. The award supports exemplary students in their efforts to study, teach English, and conduct research overseas. All four scholars have been granted English Teaching Assistantships and will be traveling to their country of focus, which includes Thailand, Spain, and Germany. As our final feature on the students awarded Fulbright Awards this year, we spoke with Ian Cook. A Columbus, OH native, Cook will be teaching English in Spain.
Preserving Civil Rights Heritage: Detroit’s Malcolm X House (AKA Robert X House) and Gladys Mitchell Sweet House Expand dropdownImportant preservation efforts of Detroit’s Civil Rights locations are an ongoing project for EMU’s Geography and Geology department, which involves both students and faculty. Following Professor Dan Bonenberger and his students conducting field and archival research at the Malcolm X House in Detroit, Bonenberger speaks about the importance of sites like the Malcolm X House and how residents can get involved.
Valentyna (Tina) Stadnik Speaks About Winning a Fulbright Scholar Award Expand dropdownThis year, four EMU scholars were granted the Fulbright Award for the 2023-24 academic year. The award supports exemplary students in their efforts to study, teach English, and conduct research overseas. All four scholars have been granted English Teaching Assistantships and will be traveling to their country of focus, which includes Thailand, Spain, and Germany. Valentyna (Tina) Stadnik, a German Literature major who will be teaching English in Germany, spoke about her experiences applying for the program, her prospects for her trip, and gave some advice for other students applying.
Melissa Kachaturoff Awarded the 2023 Institute of Professional Nursing Education Award Expand dropdownMelissa Kachaturoff has been awarded the 2023 Institute of Professional Nursing Education Award. This award recognizes nursing excellence and leadership and will be presented at the organization's awards ceremony this spring. Kachaturoff, EMU’s RN-to-BSN Program Coordinator, spoke about her path to Nursing and gave some advice for those preparing to enter the Nursing field.