More than 30 University of Central Arkansas students were selected as Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges for 2009-2010.
The award is given to young adults who are strongly committed to enhancing the positive image of American youth through their contributions to community and school. To be nominated for this prestigious award, a student must have completed a minimum of 90 hours by December 2009 and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Who’s Who Among Students in Universities and Colleges has become one of the most highly regarded and long-standing honors programs in the nation, having earned the overwhelming respect of college faculties and administrations, according to the national website.
This year’s honorees are: Amanda Adams, Kortney Atchley, Amy Curtis, Brittany Dixon, John Tyler Floyd, Leslie Foot, Kathryn Freyaldenhoven, Laura Hicky, Kayla Hill, Amanda Hindsman, James Hopper, Elizabeth Huett, Lyndsey Ingram, Lauren Kopf, Shanna McCormick, Brittany McCoy, Kane Moix, Josie Morelle, Leigh Anne Mullally, Kayla Parker, Desiree Paulhamus, Jordan Petrus, Melodie Philhours, Madeline Richmond, Samantha Small, Stephanie Sollis, Melissa Swint, Caroline Timm, Dean Turbeville, Hayden Vaughn, DeKevious Wilson, and Sara Woods.
The award is one of the most prestigious awards the academic community can bestow for scholastic achievement and outstanding contributions to the campus community, according to Julie Bernard, director of Student Organizations and University Events.
The Office of Student Life recently held a reception Feb. 27 honoring those students who were selected as Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges for 2009-2010. UCA’s President, Dr. Allen Meadors, spoke to the honorees and their families. Following the reception, each recipient was awarded a plaque by President Meadors and Vice-President of Student Services Ronnie Williams at half-time during the Bears basketball game.