From BGSU OFFICE OF MARKETING & BRAND STRATEGY
At its February meeting, the BGSU bBoard of Trustees voted to name Dr. Louisa Ha as distinguished research professor and Dr. Michael Kimaid as distinguished teaching professor for their contributions to the learning community and support of student success and outcomes.
“BGSU is fortunate to have world-class faculty who contribute to deeper understanding in important research and teaching areas while also prioritizing student learning experiences and opportunities,” said Dr. Glenn Davis, interim provost and senior vice president and vice president for student engagement and success at BGSU. “Through their teaching and scholarly work, Drs. Ha and Kimaid have positioned BGSU as a comprehensive, high-research university that supports student success and outcomes. Together, they exemplify our learning community’s core academic, student-focused mission.”
Dr. Louisa Ha
A professor in the School of Media and Communication, Ha’s research interests include audience behavior, racial and international conflicts, online media and global communication, media technologies, media management, online advertising, influencer marketing and research methods. Through her extensive research, she has published and contributed to countless books, articles, essays, chapters, scholarly journals and reviews. Ha has also presented at multiple conferences across the globe.
Ha founded the Global Social Media Influencer Research Lab at BGSU, which recently led a first-of-its-kind study into the motivations and ethical standards of digital content creators. She is also the founding editor-in-chief of Online Media and Global Communication.
Teaching at the University since 1994, Ha was named a professor of research excellence in 2021 and previously received the BGSU President’s Award for Collaborative Research and Creative Work.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication, a master’s degree in communication philosophy and a doctorate in mass media.
Dr. Michael Kimaid
Teaching in the Department of Natural and Social Sciences at BGSU Firelands, Kimaid leverages an interdisciplinary educational approach in history, geography and classical studies that empowers students to connect classroom knowledge to real-world experiences. He also teaches graduate-level courses on the Bowling Green campus, where he has advocated for expanding the online master’s program in history for educators while growing the University’s teaching reputation in the region and beyond.
As part of his dedication to teaching and research, Kimaid has presented at multiple history-based seminars nationwide and routinely collaborates with museums to advance their educational mission and outreach, including the Milan Historical Museum, where he has been a board member since 2013.
Kimaid joined the BGSU faculty in 2003 and has won the Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award twice at the Huron campus.
He holds a bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degree in history.
