Newberry College Academic Departments Recognize Outstanding Students
May 15, 2020
May 15, 2020
NEWBERRY — Several Newberry College academic departments announced their student honorees as the 2019-2020 academic year drew to a close.
The departments of music, sciences and mathematics, and social and behavioral sciences have each awarded departmental honors to outstanding students. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person award presentations have been postponed.
Music
“Each year, we honor exceptional graduating seniors with two awards. This year, we recognize Kayleigh Riser and Ian Jones for their abilities and accomplishments,” said Dr. Chris Sheppard, chair of the department. “We are grateful to have had each student here and know they will accomplish great things in the years to come.”
Sciences and Mathematics
“We are proud of all of these deserving students and look forward to all of the great things that they will accomplish in the future,” said Dr. Bret Clark, chair of the department. “We regret that we cannot pay tribute to them this semester with a formal ceremony, but we hope to honor all of them in one form or another.”
Social and Behavioral Sciences, Senior Departmental Honors
“The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences awards departmental honors annually to students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of academics and leadership, civic engagement on or off campus, and independent research,” said Dr. Vinetta Witt, chair of the department. “These students have engaged in purposeful enhancements in their community with tenacity while maintaining the integrity of our core values and vision.”
The department will host an informal social for the student honorees before commencement exercises on Sept. 19, Witt added.