Sharona Levy, director of the communication program in the Department of Communication Arts, Sciences, and Disorders, has been named a 2025 Educator in Residence by the prestigious The Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property—an honor awarded to forward-thinking educators shaping the future of innovation. In this role, Levy will play a key part in weaving intellectual property (IP) education into the fabric of communication studies, equipping students with the tools they need to protect and monetize their ideas in today’s fast-paced, innovation-driven world. Levy joins a select cohort of educators from across the nation who are transforming higher education by embedding IP concepts into their curricula. Each Educator in Residence receives a $5,000 grant, exclusive access to the Michelson IP Resource Hub, and a platform to help shape the next generation of IP learning resources tailored to their discipline.
