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UNC Graduate School Announces Student Awards

The Graduate School at UNC has announced the recipients of awards recognizing superior academic achievement and outstanding research in graduate studies. The winners will be honored at today, Dec. 13, at the graduate commencement ceremony.

The Graduate School at the University of Northern Colorado has announced the recipients of awards recognizing superior academic achievement and outstanding research in graduate studies. The winners, who will be honored on Friday, Dec. 13, at the Graduate Commencement Ceremony, are:

Citation for Excellence
The Graduate Dean’s Citation for Excellence is awarded to students nominated by their school in recognition of superior academic achievement in graduate studies.

  • Bryan Johnson, Master of Science, Biological Sciences: Thesis
  • Emily Schumacher, Master of Science, Biological Sciences: Thesis
  • Amy Bartlow, Doctor of Education, Educational Studies
  • Ann-Elizabeth Nash, Doctor of Philosophy, Biological Education
  • Erin Patchett, Doctor of Philosophy, Sport and Exercise Science: Sport Administration

Outstanding Dissertation/Capstone/Thesis
The Graduate Dean’s Citation for Outstanding Dissertation, Capstone and Thesis is awarded to students recognized for outstanding research in graduate studies.

Outstanding Dissertation

  • Braelin Pantel
    Doctor of Philosophy, Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership
    Students of Size: An Exploratory Case Study on a Hidden Climate
  • Erin Patchett
    Doctor of Philosophy, Sport and Exercise Science: Sport Administration
    Staff Conceptualization of and Engagement with Diversity and Inclusion in Collegiate Recreation: A Multilevel Exploration
  • Jeffrey Paul
    Doctor of Philosophy, Counseling Psychology
    Sexual Minority Identity and Religious Styles: How Sexual Identity Development and Religious Schemata Explain Experiences of Religious and Spiritual Struggles and Life Satisfaction

Outstanding Thesis

  • Adel Alanmi, Master of Arts, Art and Design

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