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SCHOLARSHIPS
Michael Lekan-Kehinde
PhD, Interior Design, University of Minnesota
NEWH Harvey Nudelman $5,000 scholarship, sponsored by Fabricut Contract | FR-One
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pen to interior design students pursuing a career in hospitality, the NEWH Harvey Nudelman $5,000 scholarship is awarded
during the Young Entrepreneurs breakfast and panel discussion at HD Expo in Las Vegas
What does winning an NEWH scholarship mean to you?
My inspiration to become an architect and designer came from the desire to create and spur impactful and meaningful change in the
building industry, creating opportunities for others while improving the built environment. I have been privileged to do this for eight years
now in my home country, Nigeria. My desire to gain better and deeper knowledge about interior spaces inspired my decision to start my
PhD in interior design at the University of Minnesota this spring with a research focus on the interior environmental quality of spaces in
ensuring health and wellbeing as users interact with buildings. Traveling to the U.S. early this year to start my education provided a lot
of burden on myself and family, especially with the high inflation rate in my country and a 37 percent exchange rate devaluation to the
dollar over the last two years. The NEWH scholarship has helped me focus more on my research and studies and provided a community of
hospitality-inclined individuals as mentors, friends, and possible collaborators.
Future outlook?
I am looking forward to completing my research and program at the University of Minnesota and creating a design framework that would
ensure improvements of interior design spaces for users, especially people with special needs. Also, I'd like to contribute to the body of
knowledge in developing better hospitality spaces with high consideration on sustainability, affordability, health, and wellbeing.
What is your dream job?
My dream work is that which allows me to express my passion and desire, and to contribute to the development of the building industry
while also meeting my personal developmental goals.
What drives your passion to be involved in the hospitality industry?
My passion for hospitality started nine years ago as I saw the need for improvement in the hospitality industry in my home country and the
opportunities that the hospitality industry presents, especially in creating economic opportunities (direct and indirect jobs) and solving
social problems by bringing people together in a unique way. I saw this as a big tool in ensuring peace, understanding, and collaboration
which I believe is a great way in ensuring a better world for all.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NEWH - Winter 2021

Contents
President's Letter
News
Guest Perspecitve
Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity
Who's Who
Conference Roundup
Have You Seen
Scholarships
Interview: Isadore Sharp
Sustainability
Q&A: Taylor Hoesley
Q&A: Tory Knoph
Q&A: Penny McPeak
Cover Story
Project: The Alloy King of Prussia
Project: Hakkasan Bodrum
Project: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel
Project: AC Hotel Washington DC Convention Center
Chapter Highlights
Save the Date
New Members
Partner Profiles
Sponsor Index
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