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Yates and Boelkins selected for first cohort of MCFF
Fri, 08/09/2024 - 10:59am
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The College of the Arts is happy to announce that Dr. Benjamin Yates of the School of Music & Performing Arts and Ms. Ashlie Boelkins of the School of Architecture and Design have been selected to be part of the first cohort of the Mid-Career Faculty Fellows (MCFF) for the 2024-25 academic year.
The MCFF Program aims to engage mid-career researchers and scholars in research, creative activities, and funding proposals. In alignment with the University's Strategic Planning and our RISE UL: Vision 2030, the MCFF program will enhance funded research and scholarly productivity across all disciplines. A nationally/internationally recognized scholar will mentor each fellow.
Professor Yates will be mentored by Dr. David Gier, Dean and Paul Boylan Collegiate Professor of Music at the University of Michigan. Professor Boelkins will be mentored by Dr. Sarah Robinson, Architect, Writer, Educator and Adjunct Professor at Aalborg University, Denmark.