Katie Lopez Has Received the 2023 U-M President's Award for Distinguished Service in International Education

Office of Global Activities Director Katie Lopez has received the 2023 U-M President’s Award for Distinguished Service in International Education. “This recognition is an amazing honor and particularly meaningful to me because I was nominated by former social work students and colleagues whom I highly respect. I feel incredibly lucky to have this job at the School of Social Work where I get to work at the intersection of my passions for social justice and international education.”

International education is a critical component of the U-M student experience. This award recognizes and celebrates the extraordinary efforts of U-M faculty and staff who advance international education. Lopez will be honored at an awards ceremony on Friday, September 15, 2023, 10:30-11:30 AM at the Michigan Union. The community is invited to watch the ceremony online.