Graduate students receive Academic Achievement Awards

Ten Emporia State University students have been selected to receive Academic Achievement Awards for the 2006 - 2007 academic year. These awards are sponsored by the President’s Office and were created for the purpose of encouraging advanced study, research, and creative activities. Student applications are nominated by their major departments and selection is made by committee members representing the ESU Graduate Council.

Recipients of the AAA award are required to pursue a worthwhile research project or perform a useful academic service under the direction of their major department. In addition to receiving a graduate assistantship in their major department, they will receive an additional stipend of approximately $1560.

Recipient’s names and major departments are listed below:

Maria Baiceanu, English; Kristopher Graves, Social Sciences; Alice Halloran, Biological Sciences; Julie Hammes, Psychology and Special Education; Cassandra King, Psychology and Special Education; Laura M. Myers, English; Neil Riley, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Economics; Brandy Shepherd, MBA Program; Sandy Valenti, Instructional Design and Technology; and Josh Williams, Biological Sciences.

Last Updated July 2, 2007>