Awards - Languages, Literatures and International Studies

"Jakob Lippert of Green Bay, Wis., was awarded one of two Outstanding Graduating Senior awards from the Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees. He also won the Library and Archives Research Award for a paper on the Associated Press and Nazi Germany. Lippert will graduate with full honors April 30, earning a bachelor's degree in history and a minor in German studies."

Congratulations to the Student Achievement Award recipients, including LLIS students and language tutors Halle Johnson and Summer Morrison! Halle Johnson, a double major in biology (botany concentration) and French, received the Outstanding Graduating Senior Award. Summer Morrison received the Outstanding Graduate of Any Class Standing Award. Morrison is a Secondary Education Integrated Science major and is pursuing minors in Secondary Education Chemistry and Deaf Studies.

"Northern Michigan University senior Elise Crossman is one of 65 students nationwide selected to receive a highly competitive fellowship through the Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX). After graduating in early May, she will spend the 2026-2027 academic year in Germany studying, interning and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program. The accounting and international studies major from Charlotte, Mich., is the second NMU recipient in two years."

"Northern Michigan University alumna Lindsey Locke is one of 65 Americans selected to study and work in Germany for a year as part of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals program. About 420 U.S. applicants representing a variety of career fields and locations vied for a spot in the prestigious program, now in its 42nd year. Locke graduated with a double major in International Studies and Spanish."

The Northern Michigan University Excellence-in-Service Award was presented to Samantha Marier on April 8, 2026, in recognition of her distinguished performance, dedication, and service in furthering the goals and values of the university. Sam serves as the principal administrative assistant for the Department of Languages, Literatures and International Studies and the Honors Program.

In 2025, Dr. Z.Z. Lehmberg received the Excellence in Teaching Award, which recognizes the excellence in teaching of Northern Michigan University full-time faculty.

In 2024, Dr. Nelly Kupper received the Technology Innovation Award for Faculty, which recognizes exemplary faculty use of technology in the areas of teaching, research, and community service.

In 2021, Dr. Rebecca Ulland was chosen by the students to be the commencement speaker for the December graduation.

In 2020, Dr. Rebecca Ulland, our department head, received the Excellence in Leadership Award. This award recognizes and honors Northern Michigan University faculty, including department heads, for exceptional leadership contributions to the campus and the broader community.

In 2019, Dr. Jon Sherman received the Excellence in Teaching Award, which recognizes the excellence in teaching of Northern Michigan University full-time faculty.

In 2013, Dr. Tim Compton received the The Stephen Young & Tricia Kinley Distinguished Faculty Award. This award recognizes and honors full-time faculty, including academic department heads, who have made significant professional contributions to Northern Michigan University and their professional areas.

In 2012, Dr. Michael Joy received the Excellence in Teaching Award, which recognizes the excellence in teaching of Northern Michigan University full-time faculty.

In December 2011, Professor Amy Orf received the Excellence in Teaching Award, which recognizes the excellence in teaching of Northern Michigan University full-time faculty.