Recipient of the 2023-2024 TAPPI Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Scholarship

Nayab Tufail is an international student at Western Michigan University (WMU). She came to Kalamazoo from Pakistan for her undergraduate program in paper engineering. Trying to escape the Pakistani heat, Nayab found herself in Michigan and learned about the paper engineering program at WMU through her sister. Seeing how well integrated the program was, she knew she had to pursue a degree in paper engineering. Through her university, Nayab was able to attend TAPPI’s Student Summit in 2023 where she met people from the paper industry who have further encouraged her to pursue this career. She is only a sophomore right now, but is thrilled for the journey ahead in the Paper Industry.

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