In recognition of his influential scholarship in film and media studies and his contributions to Michigan State University’s research mission, Joshua Yumibe has been named an MSU Research Foundation Professor. He is among just four MSU faculty members to earn this prestigious designation in 2025.

MSU Research Foundation Professorships are awarded to outstanding faculty who demonstrate excellence in research and teaching while enhancing the prominence of the institution. This designation has been awarded to only a select few individuals across campus since its inception in 2014. Currently, there are 58 MSU Research Foundation Professors at MSU, including Yumibe.

“I feel profoundly honored and delighted. It’s an amazing award to receive,” Yumibe said. “It affirms the work I’ve been doing in ways that I feel very grateful for. It also affirms the work in the humanities overall, and I hope it continues to open the door for more fantastic faculty in our college who are doing such amazing research.”