University salutes four WSU Applebaum faculty members at Academic Recognition Ceremony
Key faculty members from both sides of the Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences were honored during the university's 2024 Academic Recognition Ceremony on April 25.
Professor of Physical Therapy and Health Care Sciences Moh Malek received the Charles H. Gershenson Distinguished Faculty Fellowship, becoming the first faculty member in the Department of Health Care Sciences to earn this prestigious recognition.
Distinguished Faculty Fellowships recognize and provide support for members of the faculty whose achievements and current activities in scholarship, research, or artistic performance and creativity continue to hold national distinction. With nominees submitted by deans, up to four such fellowships are available each year — two Charles Gershenson Fellowships and two Board of Governors Fellowships.
Read more about Malek and his contributions to the field of rehabilitative science and kinesiology on page 9 of the Academic Recognition Ceremony program.
Graduate Program Director and Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences Zhengping Yi was honored with an Outstanding Graduate Director Service Award.
The Office of the Provost and The Graduate School co-sponsor this award to highlight the important service by graduate directors in advancing graduate education in their programs.
During his nearly three years in the position, Yi has been instrumental in revamping program policies and moving forms online, increasing student enrollment, re-establishing graduate student organization to enrich student life, addressing student concerns and facilitating student on-time graduation. Overall, Yi has made a tremendous impact on the growth and improvement of the graduate program.
Read more about Yi’s contributions on page 26 of the Academic Recognition Ceremony program.
Assistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice Joseph Fava was honored with the Community Engagement Award.
The Provost’s Office established this annual award to celebrate work that strengthens the bond between university and community. The Community Engagement Award recognizes faculty, academic staff and faculty-staff team engaged in community-based research, creative activities, teaching or service collaborations that positively impact both the community and scholarship.
Read more about Fava’s innovative public health care and education initiatives on page 19 of the Academic Recognition Ceremony program.
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medical Laboratory Science MaryAnne Stewart was inducted into Wayne State’s Academy of Teachers.
Housed under the Office for Teaching & Learning, the Academy of Teachers seeks to create and sustain a culture of teaching excellence by engaging faculty, students and staff in conversations about learning, and moving from conversations to concrete actions that improve the educational experience for all students.
The academy also works to encourage policies at the university, local, state and national levels that support teachers and promote and reward effective teaching. Up to five new members are selected each year from nominees who have had a significant impact on the WSU undergraduate learning experience, practice innovative pedagogy and demonstrate instructional excellence.
“I am incredibly proud of Moh, Zhengping, Joe and MaryAnne for their academic, community and student success efforts,” said WSU Applebaum Dean Brian Cummings. “Within the college, it’s clear that they all are going above and beyond every day, and it’s gratifying to see their excellence recognized by the university.”
An anchor in urban health care
The Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is built on more than 100 years of tradition and innovation in the heart of Detroit. We have grown deep roots in our city, harnessing its powerhouse hospital systems and community service organizations as vibrant, real-world training grounds for students, with an ongoing focus on social justice in health care. And our research at all levels – from undergraduates to veteran faculty members – translates into creative solutions for healthier communities.
Wayne State University is a premier urban research institution offering approximately 350 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to nearly 24,000 students.