Communication and Media Assistant Professor Dr. Hang Lu has been awarded the inaugural UM Chinese Heritage & Scholarship Junior Faculty Award in the Arts, Business, Humanities, Law, and Social Sciences category.

This award, introduced by the University of Michigan Association of Chinese Professors (UM-ACP), is open to UM junior faculty across all campuses who are either scholars of Chinese heritage worldwide or are dedicated to advancing understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture, heritage, and scholarship. It celebrates emerging scholars who demonstrate exceptional potential in their scholarly contributions and a commitment to advancing knowledge and understanding in their respective fields. 

Congratulations, Dr. Lu!