CEW+ is pleased to welcome the 2024-25 cohort of 100 scholarship recipients and 13 graduate fellows to the CEW+ Scholar community. CEW+ awarded over $870,000 in scholarship and fellowship funds to these resilient and determined agents of change thanks to the generous support of individuals, organizations, clubs, and foundations.

Among the current class of scholarship recipients are student parents and primary caregivers, students who are returning to the classroom after a prolonged interruption, students who are underrepresented in STEM fields, first-generation, and international students, and students who have overcome great obstacles to achieve their dream of earning a degree in higher education. CEW+ fellows are engaged in research of importance to women, researching or traveling abroad while completing a health degree, or working to remove barriers impacting advocates and allies striving for social change. These individuals were selected through a highly competitive process as leaders with great potential to significantly impact their field. Our 2024-25 CEW+ Scholar Community inductees include 24 doctoral students, 57 master’s students, and 31 undergraduate students, 98 of whom are studying on the Ann Arbor campus. We proudly support 10 additional students at UM-Dearborn and 5 scholars at UM-Flint. This year’s scholarship awards range from $2,000 to $12,000 to cover tuition and living expenses, with fellowships from $1,250 to $5,000 to support research and travel. The average award amount for a 2024-25 CEW+ Scholar is over $8,300. 

The 2024-25 CEW+ Scholars and Fellows will be honored at an award ceremony and luncheon on Sunday, October 27th in the Ballroom of the Michigan League. Please join us in congratulating these talented and promising students!

Click here to view the 2024-25 CEW+ Scholarship book.

 

CEW+ FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENTS 2024

Menakka and Essel Bailey Graduate Fellows

• Allison Baumgartner, Master of Public Health–Global Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
  Mrinalini Gupta, Master of Public Health–Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
  Josh Lyon, Doctor of Nursing Practice, School of Nursing, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
  Elizabeth Metzger, Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiologic Science, School of Public Health, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Gutsy Broad Fellow

• Anna K. Wood, Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology & Social Work, College of Literature, Science and the Arts & School of Social Work, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 

Riecker Graduate Student Research Fellows

• Eimeel Castillo, Doctor of Philosophy in Women’s & Gender Studies, Latin American History, College of Literature, Science and the Arts, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
  Sarah Day Dayon, Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies, Marsal Family School of Education, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
  Reni Forer, Doctor of Medicine, Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
  Margaret Rabotnick, Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Health Sciences & Toxicology, School of Public Health, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
  Yulin Yu, Doctor of Philosophy in Information Science, School of Information, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Simson Family Graduate Fellows

• Shalini Augenstein, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Michigan-Flint
  Hailey Johnston, Master of Public Health-Health Behavior & Health Education, School of Public Health, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
  Jessica Yost, Master of Public Health-Health Behavior & Health Education and Master of Social Work-Interpersonal Practice & Global Social Work, School of Public Health and School of Social Work, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 

CEW+ SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 2024-25

Gail Allen Scholars

• Kamellah Staten, Bachelor of Arts in African & African American Studies, College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters, University of Michigan-Dearborn
  Solangel Troncoso, Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology and Women’s & Gender Studies, College of Literature, Science and the Arts, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

AAUW: Mary Elizabeth Bittman Memorial Scholars

• Susmita Dash, Bachelor of Science in Earth & Environmental Science, College of Literature, Science and the Arts, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
  Anthony Preston, Bachelor of Science in Physics, College of Literature, Science and the Arts, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

AAUW-Ann Arbor Branch: Used Book Sale Scholar

• Emily Atkinson, Master of Arts in Educational Leadership & Policy, Marsal Family School of Education, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Christine Kahan Black Scholar

• Kai-Lin Jen, Master of Public Health-Nutritional Science, School of Public Health, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Jane and Bill Bloom Scholars

• Keyla Garcia-Rodriguez, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Urban Studies, College of Literature, Science and the Arts, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
  Khadijah Mohammad, Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Grace A. and James D. Bruce Community Engagement Scholars

• jøn kent, Master of Urban and Regional Planning, A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
  Nawres Shaao, Master of Architecture, A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ruth Jenette Buttrey Scholar

• Shari Sertima, Bachelor of Public Health, College of Health and Human Services, University of Michigan-Dearborn

Jean W. Campbell Scholar

• Allyson Andrews, Doctor of Education in Metropolitan Education, College of Education, Health, and Human Services, University of Michigan-Dearborn

CEW+ Graduate Scholar

• Zsigmond Pálvölgyi, Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, College of Literature, Science & the Arts, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Amy Mecozzi Cho and Lawrence Cho Family Scholar

• Rachel Miller, Accelerated AS-MS Dental Hygiene Program, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Collegiate Sorosis Foundation Scholar

• Anna K. Wood, Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology & Social Work, College of Literature, Science and the Arts & School of Social Work, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 

Lucile B. Conger Alumnae Group Scholar

• Ida Braakenburg, Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice, College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters, University of Michigan-Dearborn

Paula K. Cooper (Meyers) Scholar

• keturah abdullah, Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies, Marsal Family School of Education, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Molly H. Dobson Scholars

• Marjani Abdur-Rahman, Bachelor of Social Work, College of Education, Health, and Human Services, University of Michigan-Dearborn
  Saba Elmaweri, Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, College of Education, Health, and Human Services, University of Michigan-Dearborn
  Caitey Robertson, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters, University of Michigan-Dearborn

Robert Bruce Dunlap Memorial Scholar

• Kristie Wilcox, Bachelor of Science in Gender and Health and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts and School of Nursing, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 

Elizabeth Dusseau and Margaret Dusseau Brevoort Scholars

• Maria Di Cresce, Master of Science–Ecosystem Science & Management, School for Environment and Sustainability, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
  Elizabeth Harris, Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology & Social Work, College of Literature, Science and the Arts & School of Social Work, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

The Christine DiFalco Euritt Scholar

• Naomi Pee, Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Case Management and SANE Certification, School of Nursing, University of Michigan-Flint

Margaret E. Gnegy Scholar

• Nyimasata Damba Danjo, Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology, College of Literature, Science and the Arts, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Hall-McCannell Scholar

• Olan Munson, Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative Literature, College of Literature, Science and the Arts, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Beth Halloran Scholar

• Aakanksha Vyawahare, Master of Management Science with Environmental, Social, and Governance Concentration, Stephen M. Ross School of Business & School of Public Health, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Deodge Hill Scholar

• Tomika White, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, School of Nursing, University of Michigan-Flint

Everett B. Ireland Scholar

• Elin Sensoy, Bachelor of Science in Engineering–Computer Science, Michigan Engineering, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Joan P. Ireland Scholar

• Farida Bibi Mughal, Doctor of Nursing Practice, School of Nursing, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Beatrice Kahn Scholar

• Natasha Gajria, Master of Public Health–Health Management and Policy and Master of Management Science–Healthcare Concentration, School of Public Health and Stephen M. Ross School of Business & School of Public Health, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 

Caroline M. Lee Scholar 

• Jahnabi Barooah, Doctor of Philosophy in Asian Languages and Cultures, College of Literature, Science and the Arts, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Elsie Choy Lee Scholars

• Noor Al-Samarrai, Master of Fine Arts in English (Poetry), Helen Zell Writers’ Program, College of Literature, Science and the Arts, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
  Sujay Saple, Master of Fine Arts, Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
  Cressandra Thibodeaux, Master of Fine Arts, Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Luera-Apgar Sustainability Scholar

• Rachel Hain, Master of Business Administration and Master of Science–Environment and Sustainability, Stephen M. Ross School of Business and School for Environment and Sustainability, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Virginia Simson Nelson Scholar

• Alessandra Akers, Master of Social Work and Master of Public Health, School of Social Work and School of Public Health, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Sarah Winans Newman Scholar

• Charlotte Jackson, Doctor of Medicine, Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Potential Made Possible Scholar

• Ryan Britain, Master of Architecture, A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Susan E. Quackenbush Scholar

• Lauren Hodson, Master of Public Health, School of Public Health, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 

Mary Lucille Randolph and Lea King Dean Memorial Scholar

• Leticia Horry, Master of Social Work, School of Social Work, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Mary Malcomson Raphael Scholars

• Ana Avila, Doctor of Philosophy in Communications and Media, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
  Jane Kitaevich, Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Linda J. Rider Scholar

• Shannon Wallace, Master of Social Work, College of Health Sciences, University of Michigan-Flint

Helen Huff Shell Scholar

• Tracey Finall, Bachelor of Business Administration, School of Management, University of Michigan-Flint

Terry L. and Patricia A. Stanley Scholar

• Courtney Parker, Master of Arts in Educational Leadership & Policy, Marsal Family School of Education, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

The Janice F. Stephens Memorial Scholar 

• Rachael Zuppke, Master of Science in Information, School of Information, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Margaret Dow Towsley Scholars

• Alexis Black, Master of Business Administration–Consulting, Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Tannis Catlett, Master of Public Health–Dietetics, School of Public Health, University of Michigan-Ann
• Riya Cherian, Master of Public Policy and Master of Business Administration, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Leanne Cross, Accelerated AS-MS Dental Hygiene Program, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Paige Hughart, Master of Landscape Architecture and Master of Science in Ecosystem Science & Management, School for Environment and Sustainability, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Camille Johnson, Master of Science in Nursing–Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner, School of Nursing, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Afola Lawal, Master of Science in Environmental Justice & Sustainable Development, School for Environment and Sustainability, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Liya Li, Master of Arts in Educational Studies, Marsal Family School of Education, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Kinjal Mavani, Doctor of Dental Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Natasha McClendon, Master of Science in Nursing–Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner, School of Nursing, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• LaShawnda McLean, Doctor of Nursing Practice, School of Nursing, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Farhia Mohamed, Master of Public Health–Nutritional Science, School of Public Health, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Sabrina Morrison, Bachelor of Science in Biomolecular Science with a minor in Entrepreneurship, College of Literature, Science and the Arts, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Jessica Morschakov, Master of Public Policy, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Lura Morton, Juris Doctor, Law School, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Jamilah Mosed, Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education, College of Education, Health and Human Services, University of Michigan-Dearborn
• Anya Nona, Master of Landscape Architecture, School for Environment and Sustainability, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Carter Purcell, Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability, Stephen M. Ross School of Business and School for Environment and Sustainability, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Sarah Ramos, Master of Science in Nursing–Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner, School of Nursing, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Jamie Ranger, Master of Science in Sustainable Development, Ecosystem Science & Management, and Environmental Justice, School for Environment and Sustainability, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• DaJaniere Rice, Master of Science in Information–User Experience Design & Research, School of Information, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Caitlin Shaughnessy, Master of Social Work, School of Social Work, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Harshita Sinha, Master of Business Administration, Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Essence Uke, Master of Public Health–Population Health & Sciences, School of Public Health, School of Public Health, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Irma M. Wyman Scholars

• Asia Bryant, Bachelor of Science in Engineering–Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering & Computer Science, University of Michigan-Dearborn
• Clarissa Diaz, Master of Science in Information–Human-Computer Interaction, School of Information, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Tega Ejughemre, Master of Science in Engineering–Artificial Intelligence, College of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Michigan-Dearborn
• Sadiya Ghadai, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, College of Literature, Science and the Arts, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Lynle Hayes, Master of Public Health–Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Medha Kapoor, Master of Science in Information–Health Informatics and Master of Business Administration, School of Information and Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Julia Kassab, Bachelor of Science in Information–Information Analysis, School of Information, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Alisha Keshwani, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health and Society, College of Literature, Science and the Arts, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Gabriela Lopez-Salgado, Bachelor of Science in Engineering–Computer Science, Michigan Engineering, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Montana Lyjak, Bachelor of Science in Engineering–Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Engineering, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Karly Miller, Master of Science in Public Health–Nutritional Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Lina Moalin, Bachelor of Science in Biomolecular Science, College of Literature, Science and the Arts, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Victor Ogobi, Master of Science in Information–Applied Data Science, School of Information, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Pedro Pazmino, Master of Science in Information–User Experience Research & Design, School of Information, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Olive Ren, Bachelor of Science in Information Science, School of Information, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Hunter Richards, Master of Science in Engineering–Environmental Engineering, Michigan Engineering, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Tina Sassine, Master of Public Health–Nutritional Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Zayna Suleiman, Master of Health Informatics, School of Information, School of Public Health and Michigan Medicine Department of Learning Health Sciences, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Ashley Sutter, Bachelor of Science, College of Literature, Science and the Arts, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Jasper Tinoco, Master of Science in Information–User-Centered Agile Design, School of Information, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Andrea Valenzuela, Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Biology, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Morgan VanderLeest, Bachelor of Science in Engineering–Computer Science, Michigan Engineering, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Mary Villareal, Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Biology, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Katie Watson, Bachelor of Science in Engineering–Chemical Engineering, Michigan Engineering, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Xiwei Yang, Master of Science in Information Science, School of Information, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Gloria Zhou, Master of Science in Survey and Data Science, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Petar and Zdravka Zdravkovski Scholar

• Trinh Huynh, Master of Science in Engineering–Robotics, Michigan Engineering, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor