Class of 2021 Senior Award Honorees
Madeline Amos Mary Elizabeth Baldwin Stephanie C. Barber Lucas Bellaiche Bailey Paige Bennett Ashley M. Berghoff Kamden D. Boyd Emily Brewer Carter Buckner Gianna T. Busch McKenzie D. Canon Jared Canonigo Catherine R. Casey Jacob Condran Elijah Conley Harrison William Lee Dean Shavanna A. M. Dean Ryan P. Decker
Sandrina DePaz
Margo Leavitt
Emma Kate Dillon
Breanna Lewis-Wade
Dresden Dilts
Aidan Link
Jissel Esparza Saucedo
Samuel D. Lipson
Brooke M. Forth
Addison Mahaffey
Eliza Fulton
Jon Mahaffey
Sally Elizabeth Gairhan
Rebecca Lynn Mallory
Kathryn Lyne Gardner
Lizeth Martinez
Sara Marilyn Gardner
Ryan Matthew Meador
Caroline Geels
Torey Morris
Alexa N. Goodwin
William J. Motazedi
Josephine Hall
Julia Nall
Shelby Rose Hansen
Aysia Thi Nguyen
Caleb J. Hill
Aaron Norris
Kyndall Hoey
Meagan L. Olsen
Kirsten James
Ankush Patel
Elizabeth Kimbrell
Smit V. Patel
W. Allen Lambert
Madeline "Madie" Richards
Emily Grace Richey Megan Elizabeth Rodgers Ashton Rogers Julia Rogers Alexia M. Sebghati Olivia Anne Sherrington Hunter Owen Simmons Madeline Suellentrop Cornelia Swardh Quinn Tanner Morgan Walker Micah Wallace Kayliana G. Warden Conner Waybright Daniel Nicolas Webster Jack West Emma Gillean Wiederhoeft Margaret Rae Woodruff Iris Jane Wormington
Class of 2021
College of Education and Health Professions Jackson, TN Mentor: Dr. Amanda Sullivan
Madeline Amos Kinesiology
Biology, Medical and Health Humanities
Madeline Amos • Research Assistant, U of A Exercise Science Center, Cancer Cachexia Laboratory: Honors Thesis Research, Co-Author of Published Manuscript in Journal of Applied Physiology • 2021 Outstanding B.S. Exercise Science Student • Health Coach, University of Arkansas paired with Washington Regional Hospital • Atlantis Clinical Fellowship Program in Zagreb, Croatia • Member of Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medical Honor Society, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, and Psi Chapter of Chi Omega Sorority
College of Education and Health Professions Stonewall, AR Mentor: Dr. Hope Ballentine
Mary Elizabeth Baldwin Nursing
Mary Elizabeth Baldwin • Speaker, Arkansas Student Nurse’s Association Convention • Nurse Intern, Garden Park Nursing and Rehabilitation • Intern, Hub of HOPE NWA • Health Assistant, Pine Cove Camp • College Small Group Leader, Cru Campus Ministry
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Argyle, TX Mentor: Elise McCarthy
Stephanie C. Barber Political Science, Journalism Legal Studies
Stephanie C. Barber • President and Founder, Reading is Fundamental at the University of Arkansas • President, 2019-2020, Pre-Law Society • Elizabeth Barnes Messner Scholarship Recipient, School of Journalism and Strategic Media • Student Ambassador, Office of Admissions • Community Leader in Cape Town, South Africa, LeadAbroad
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Fayetteville, AR Mentor: Dr. Darya L. Zabelina
Lucas Bellaiche
Psychology, Mathematics (Statist Music, Spanish and Data Analytics
Lucas Bellaiche • Princeton Neuroscience Institute Summer 2020 (Virtual) Internship Research Assistant • University of Arkansas Music Cognition Lab, University of Arkansas Mechanisms of Cognition and Attention Lab • Author of a Published Journal Article • Sturgis Fellow Recipient of 6 Mathematics Department Scholarships • Study Abroad: Barcelona (Summer 2018: Cross-Cultural Psychology, Spanish), Sicily (January 2019: Humanities/Classics)
Sam M. Walton College of Business Mammoth Spring, AR Mentor: JaLynn Thomas
Bailey Paige Bennett Accounting, Finance Marketing
Bailey Paige Bennett • Core Assurance Intern, PwC • Delegate, PwC Advance Leadership Summit • Peer Mentor, University of Arkansas and "Inquiring Minds" • Two time Recipient, Brandon Burlsworth Memorial Scholarship • Three time Recipient, Molly Rapert Alumni Society Scholarship
Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences St. Louis, MO Mentor: Dr. Amanda Terrell
Ashley M. Berghoff Human Development and Family Science
Ashley M. Berghoff • Director, National Student Panel Member, Outreach Coordinator, and Counselor for Camp Kesem • Research Assistant, Adolescent to Adult Risk and Resilience Co-Op • Honors Thesis, Parental Autonomy-Granting and Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents with Chronic Conditions • Most Outstanding Undergraduate Poster Presentation at the Southeastern Conference on Family Relations, 2019 • Section Leader and Member of the Drumline in the Razorback Marching Band
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Pea Ridge, AR Mentor: Kristen Karpinski
Kamden D. Boyd Biology
Kamden D. Boyd • Supplemental Instruction Mentor, University Chemistry 1 • Kappa Sigma Fraternity 2021 • Campus Leader - Live in Light Ministries • Medical/ophthalmological camp volunteer in Uganda, Africa • Pharmacy Technician, CVS Pharmacy • Serve-a-Meal volunteer, Salvation Army of NWA
College of Education and Health Professions Lonoke, AR Mentor: Dr. Rachel Glade
Emily Brewer
Communication Sciences and Disorders Human Development
Emily Brewer •
College Ministry Leader, Student Mobilization
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Arkansas Dance Marathon Event Director
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Honors Thesis Research, A Qualitative Analysis of Auditory Skills Development Counseling for Caregivers of Children with Down syndrome
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American Diabetes Association Advocate, lobbied in Washington D.C. for lower insulin cost and increased funding for research
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Make a Wish Foundation Volunteer
College of Engineering Pine Bluff, AR Mentor: Dr. Bryan Hill
Carter Buckner Computer Science Music
Carter Buckner • Member, Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation • Member, Out in STEM • Software Intern, Northrop Grumman (2 years) • Design and Technical Lead for a mobile app used to teach Cherokee to students. • Design and Technical Lead for a desktop application for use at a new Montessori school in Nicosia, Cyprus • Principal Bass, University Symphony Orchestra
College of Engineering Tulsa, OK Mentor: Dr. Kyle Quinn
Gianna T. Busch Biomedical Engineering Psychology
Gianna T. Busch •
Undergraduate Research Assistant & Honors Thesis Research, Quantitative Tissue Diagnostics Lab
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2020 - 2021 FEP Peer Mentor of the Year
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Vanderbilt Biophotonics Summer Research Program
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1st Place, Engineering Category - Honors College-Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Undergraduate Research Poster Competition
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Honors College Fellowship
College of Health and Education Professions Overland Park, KS Mentor: Dr. Hope Ballentine
McKenzie D. Canon Nursing
McKenzie D. Canon • Research Assistant, Eleanor Mann School of Nursing • Co-Author of published article in Biological Research for Nursing • Volunteer Coordinator, Student Nurses Association • Fundraising Chair, Ghana Nursing Study Abroad Program • Resolutions Committee Member, Student Nurses Association • Diversity Committee Member, Eleanor Mann School of Nursing
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Springdale, AR Mentor: Dr. Jeffery Lewis
Jared Canonigo Biological Sciences Spanish
Jared Canonigo • Research Assistant, University of Arkansas Lewis Laboratory • Physician Care Assistant, Northwest Arkansas Pediatrics • EMPOWER Peer Mentor • Secretary, Active Minds • Global Medical Brigades Volunteer in Honduras
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Rogers, AR Mentor: Dr. Christian Z. Goering
Catherine R. Casey English
Physical Education
Catherine R. Casey •
2020 - 2021 Director of Membership, Student Alumni Board, and 4th Year Student Alumni Board Member
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Conversation Club Leader for International Students & Scholars
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John H. & Jane W. Donaldson Endowed Memorial Scholarship & Sallylee Hughes Hines Endowed Scholarship for the 2021 - 2022 School Year
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Member of the Sigma Tau Delta and the The National Society of Leadership and Success
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Member of Educators Rising and Future Teachers of English Language Arts
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Pittsburgh, PA Mentor: Dr. Laurence Hare
Jacob Condran History, International and Global Studies, Political Science
Jacob Condran • Marshall Scholarship Finalist • Education Policy Intern at the Arkansas Governor's Office • Regional Security Intern at the U.S. Embassy in Cyprus • Studied abroad for the 2019-20 Academic Year at Charles University in Prague courtesy of an Honors College, Sturgis, and Fulbright Study Abroad Grant • Students with Refugees Executive Board Member
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Melbourne, AR Mentor: Dr. Lucy Brown
Elijah Conley Political Science, Journalism
Elijah Conley • Graduating Phi Beta Kappa • ASG Director of Boss Hog Outfitters 2019-2020 • Honors College Path Scholar • Honors Thesis on the Media Framing of the Integration of Little Rock Central High School • Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Intern 2020
College of Engineering Rogers, AR Mentor: Dr. Morten Jensen
Harrison William Lee Dean Biomedical Engineering
Harrison William Lee Dean • President and Treasurer, Alpha Eta Mu Beta (Honors Biomedical Engineering Society) • BMEG Student Mentor (2 years), Alpha Eta Mu Beta Mentorship Program • Research Assistant, University of Arkansas Cardiovascular Biomechanics Laboratory • American Heart Association Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow, Texas A&M College of Medicine • Internal Medicine Clinic Volunteer, UAMS North Street Clinic
Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design Nassau, The Bahamas Mentor: Greg Herman
Shavanna A. M. Dean Architecture
History of Architecture and Design
Shavanna A. M. Dean • 2019 IDS Competition Finalist • 2020 ArtUrbain International Finalist • 2021 Mort Karp Medal • National Organization of Minorities in Architecture [Member] • University of Arkansas; Inspirational Chorale [former member] and Teacher's Assistant
Sam M. Walton College of Business Kansas City, MO Mentor: Dr. Ryan Sheets
Ryan P. Decker Accounting, Finance Business Analytics, Communication
Ryan P. Decker • Intern, Global Audit Services at Walmart and Assurance at PwC • Tutor and Host of the Walton Biz Talk Podcast for the Business Communication Lab • First Place Winner of the Blockchain Center of Excellence RZRblock Hackathon in 2019 and 2021 • Vice President and 2020 Second-Place International Best Practices (Innovation) Award Winner for Beta Alpha Psi • Study Abroad in China and Hong Kong
Sandrina DePaz Chemical Engineering College of Engineering San Ignacio Town, Belize Mentor: Dr. Heather Walker
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Joplin, MO Mentor: Dr. Mary Skinner
Emma Kate Dillon Political Science, Journalism
Emma Kate Dillon • Student Body Secretary, Director of Communications, Razorback Action Group member, and Freshman Leadership Forum Class of 2017-2018; Associated Student Government • Social Media Manager; University Recreation • Honors Thesis Research on Framing of the COVID-19 vaccine • Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity • Title IX Student Advisory Committee
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Edmond, OK Mentor: Dr. Rhodora Vennarucci
Dresden Dilts Biology History
Dresden Dilts • Honors Thesis Research in an Immunology Lab • Service Chair for Alpha Chi Omega Sorority • Order of Omega member, Greek Life Honor Society • Eta Sigma Phi member, the Classics Honor Society • Pharmacy Technician from 2019-present: currently being trained to handle and give vaccinations
Sam M. Walton College of Business Jonesboro, AR Mentor: Dr. Barbara Lofton
Jissel Esparza Saucedo Accounting, Finance Spanish
Jissel Esparza Saucedo • Treasurer, Associated Student Government • Director of Alumni Relations, Chi Omega • North American Retail Intern, General Mills Inc. • Director of Membership Engagement, Razorback Booster Club • Mentor, Sin Limites Program at J. O Kelly Middle School
Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences Flower Mound, TX Mentor: Dr. Eunjoo Cho
Brooke M. Forth
Apparel Merchandising and Product Development Event Management
Brooke M. Forth •
President, New Member Coordinator, and Historian Assistant for Zeta Tau Alpha 2018-2020
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President, SOOIE: Student Organization Outreach and Involvement Experience
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2020 Outstanding Junior Order of Omega Awards 2020
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Student Alumni Board Vice President of Sponsorships
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2018-2019 Recipient of 7 University of Arkansas Scholarships
College of Education and Health Professions Plano, TX Mentor: Claire Allison
Eliza Fulton
Communication Disorders
Human Development and Family Sciences
Eliza Fulton • President, Volunteer Action Center Board Member • Programs Allocations Board Intern • Clinton Global Initiative University President • Catholic Campus Ministry • University of Arkansas 2020 Homecoming Court
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Germantown, TN Mentor: Dr. Mary Skinner
Sally Elizabeth Gairhan English, Creative Writing Communication
Sally Elizabeth Gairhan •Chair, Distinguished Lectures Committee •Honors Thesis, "Marigold" in Creative Writing •Board Member, Office of Financial Affairs •Vice-Chair, Program Allocations Board •Delta Delta Delta
Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences Fayetteville, AR Mentor: Dr. Jill Rucker
Kathryn Lyne Gardner Agribusiness (Marketing & Management); Agricultural Education, Communication & Technology (Communications) Agricultural Leadership
Kathryn Lyne Gardner • Chair of Bumpers Honors Student Board • Two-term Associated Student Government Senator • Intern at The White House and US Department of Agriculture • Razorback Foundation and Student Alumni Board Member • 2020 University of Arkansas Homecoming Queen
Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences
Sara Marilyn Gardner
Fayetteville, AR
Agricultural Business (Agricultural Economics)
Mentor: Dr. Lanier Nalley
Agricultural Leadership, Economics, International Economic Development, Spanish
Sara Marilyn Gardner • Intern, The White House • Two-term Director of Veterans Affairs, Associated Student Government • Honors Thesis Research in Mozambique • National 4-H Young Alumni Advisory Committee • National Model United Nations Security Council Delegate to Germany Conference
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Conway, AR Mentor: Dr. Jennifer C. Veilleux
Caroline Geels Psychology
Caroline Geels •
Senior Resident Assistant, University Housing
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Research Assistant, Treating Emotion and Motivation Processes Transdiagnostically Lab
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Incoming Freshman at the University of Arkansas School for Medical Sciences, class of 2025
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Honors Thesis Research on Emotion-related Impulsivity
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Passionate About Learning Volunteer, Volunteer Action Center
College of Education and Health Professions Wernersville, PA Mentor: Dr. Rachel Glade
Alexa N. Goodwin Communication Sciences and Disorders Human Development and Family Sciences
Alexa N. Goodwin • Honors Thesis Research on The Effect of Screen Time/Technology on Children with Hearing Loss • President (2020-2021) and Junior Officer (2019-2020) for the National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association • Career Ambassador, University of Arkansas - Career Development Center • Health Teams Abroad Sweden - Faculty Led Study Abroad (Jönkoping & Stockholm) • Peer Mentor, University of Arkansas
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Prince Fredrick, MD Mentor: Dr. Steve Boss
Josephine Hall Geology Anthropology
Josephine Hall • Honors Thesis Research on Sustainability of Non-Metallic Industrial Mineral Production and Expected Resource Lifetimes • Research Assistant, University of Arkansas Mineral Separation Laboratory and Detrital Geochronology Laboratory • Intern, National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, 2019 • Secretary and Member of both Association for Women Geoscientists and Sigma Gamma Epsilon, an Earth Science Honors Society • Honors College Fellow, Class of 2021
Sam M. Walton College of Business Austin, TX Mentor: Dr. Molly Rapert
Shelby Rose Hansen Marketing, Finance Psychology
Shelby Rose Hansen • Treasurer and Founding Member, Future Women Business Leaders (2020-2021) • Vice President of Membership, American Marketing Association (2019-2020) • Honors College Grant Recipient for Honors Thesis • Member, Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society • Member, Kappa Kappa Gamma
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Aledo, TX Mentor: J. Braxton Gately
Caleb J. Hill Economics Mathematics
Caleb J. Hill • Microeconomics (ECON 2023) Supplemental Instruction Team Mentor • Outstanding BA student in Economics, Walton College • Economics Departmental Honors Candidate • Stanford University Introduction to Diversity in Doctoral Education and Scholarship (IDDEAS) attendee • Member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity
Sam M. Walton College of Business Sapulpa, OK Mentor: Parice S. Bowser
Kyndall Hoey
Business Management Nonprofit Studies
Kyndall Hoey • 2020 Vice President, Panhellenic Council • 2019 Vice President of Standards, Kappa Delta • Class of 2021 Graduating Student Leader • 2020 University of Arkansas Homecoming Court Queen Nominee • Two time intern for the Life.Church Central Offices
Sam M. Walton College of Business Rogers, AR Mentor: Catherine Beasley
Kirsten James Information Systems Marketing
Kirsten James • President, Leadership Walton • President, Razorback Booster Club • Walton College Ambassador • Vice Chair, Distinguished Lectures Committee • Walton College Outstanding Graduating Senior
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Little Rock, AR Mentor: Dr. Angie Maxwell
Elizabeth Kimbrell
Economics, Political Science African American Studies
Elizabeth Kimbrell • Honors Thesis, The Effect of Term Limits on Women in State Legislatures: A Decade Study • Study Abroad, Japan • International Business Seminar Delegate, Model United Nations • Vice President of Academic Excellence, Kappa Kappa Gamma • Freshman Leadership Forum Staff and Office of Financial Affairs • Voting Board Member, Associated Student Government
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Texarkana, TX Mentor: Jill Wheeler
W. Allen Lambert Biology, Psychology
W. Allen Lambert • Assistant Director of Peer Mentors, Fulbright College Honors Program Campus Chairperson and Volunteer • University of Arkansas Global Brigades Research Assistant • Dr. Anastasia Makhanova's SPARK Lab • Philanthropy Chairman & Disciplinary Board Member, Sigma Chi Fraternity • Patient Care Technician and COVID-19 Testing Center Volunteer, HealthCARE Express
College of Education and Health Professions Fayetteville, AR Mentor: Kelsey Gilmet
Margo Leavitt Nursing
Margo Leavitt • Nurse Intern, Northwest Medical Center - Springdale, AR • Lead Tutor for Nursing, Biological Sciences, and Statistics - Student Success Center, U of A • Honors College Research Grant Recipient - Thesis Topic: Baccalaureate Nursing Students' Self Health-Promoting Attitudes and Behaviors • Volunteer - Surgical Recovery and Vaccine Clinic Assistant - Spay Arkansas Low Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic, Springdale, AR • Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences Pine Ridge, AR Mentor: Dr. Jacquelyn Dee Mosley
Breanna Lewis-Wade
Human Development and Family Sciences Political Science
Breanna Lewis-Wade • University of Arkansas Student Leader of the Month, April 2021 • Board Member for the Human Environmental Sciences Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office • National 4-H Conference Facilitator • Research Assistant for Human Environmental Sciences Diversity Equity & Inclusion Office • Bumpers Undergraduate Research Grant Recipient
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Pleasant Hill, MO Mentor: Dr. Peggy Ward
Aidan Link Chemistry Biology, UATeach
Aidan Link • Research Assistant at Rochester Institute of Technology • UATeach Student of the Year • ACS-Hach Land Grant Scholarship Recipient • President, UATeach Student Organization • Member, Phi Beta Kappa
Sam M. Walton College of Arts and Sciences Ithaca, NY Mentor: Dr. Ryan Sheets
Samuel D. Lipson
Business Management, Information Systems Data Analytics, Economics, Political Science
Samuel D. Lipson • Head Tutor, Walton Business • Communications Lab Human Resources Intern, Texas Instruments • Honors Thesis Business Plan: Platforming Gamification as a Means of Engagement in Employee Recruitment and Onboarding • Webmaster & Director of Parking and Transit, Associated Student Government • Studied Abroad in Japan, for National Model United Nations in Germany, and on the Honors Passport Pilgrimage
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Fayetteville, AR Mentor: Dr. Karen Madison
Addison Mahaffey English
Philosophy and Gender Studies
Addison Mahaffey •
Writing and Communication Consultant, University of Arkansas Writing Studio
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Creative Writing Honors Thesis: "Dear Girl, Dear God"
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Publications: “her mother’s hands,” “The Deer Headed Daughter,” “2096,” and "Dear Girl, Dear God"
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2020 Jeannie Dolan Carter Memorial Collegiate Poetry Contest Winner, First Place Prize for "Not Your Fault, Son, No Orange"
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Research Assistant, Sexuality Education and Consent Studies Lab
Sam M. Walton College of Business Marietta, OH Mentor: Sage McCoy
Jon Mahaffey Accounting
Jon Mahaffey • Vice President of Operations, Volunteer Action Center • Chair, Full Circle Food Pantry Resident Assistant • University of Arkansas Study Abroad in Mozambique • Accounting Internship • Thesis with Lutherhill Camp and Ministries
College of Education and Health Professions Austin, TX Mentor: Dr. Kimberly Frazier
Rebecca Lynn Mallory
Communication Sciences and Disorders Human Development and Family Sciences
Rebecca Lynn Mallory • President, Kappa Delta Sorority, 2020 • Vice President Membership Education, Kappa Delta Sorority, 2019 • Honors Thesis Research: "Teaming for Transition; Helping Individuals with Severe Disabilities Live Self-Determined Lives" • Represented the University of Arkansas Honors College at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association National Conference in Orlando, Florida • Prevent Child Abuse America Child Safety Center Advocate
College of Education and Health Professions Prairie Grove, AR Mentor: Xochitl Delgado Solorzano
Lizeth Martinez Kinesiology Medical Humanities
Lizeth Martinez • Health Teams Abroad Program in Sweden • President, United Greek Council • President, Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. • University of Arkansas 2020 Homecoming Court • Director of RSO Outreach, SOOIE: Student Organization Outreach Involvement Experience
Sam M. Walton College of Business Russellville, AR Mentor: Dr. Craig Rennie
Ryan Matthew Meador Finance, Accounting Legal Studies
Ryan Matthew Meador • Chairman, Dean's Student Collaboration Board, Sam M. Walton College of Business • Portfolio Manager, Rebsamen Trust, Garrison Financial Institute • Treasurer, Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society • Congressional Intern, United States Senate, Washington, D.C. • Wealth Management Summer Analyst, J.P. Morgan Chase Private Bank, Austin, TX
Sam M. Walton College of Business Mansfield, TX Mentor: Jamie Kern
Torey Morris
International Business Business Analytics, Spanish
Torey Morris •
Lead Walton Ambassador
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Vice President of Member Outreach, Leadership Walton
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Supplemental Instruction Leader, Class+
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Business Living Learning Community Peer Ambassador, University Housing
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Customer Logistics Student Support, Kellogg's
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Joplin, MO Mentor: Dr. Shirin Saeidi
William J. Motazedi Political Science, History
William J. Motazedi • Chief of Staff and Director of Programming, Associated Student Government • SURF Research Grant Recipient • Teach for America Campus Recruitment Intern • Honors Thesis Research about the Iranian-American Diaspora • Honors College Advanced Placement Summer Institute Intern
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Bryant, AR Mentor: Dr. Jared Phillips
Julia Nall
International Studies Arabic
Julia Nall • 99th Student Body President • Sustainability Chair, Phi Mu • Homecoming Parade Director, Student Alumni Association • Presidential Fellow, the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress • Honors thesis research on the political history of Indigenous subsistence rights in Alaska
College of Education and Health Professions Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Fort Smith, AR Mentor: Cameron Caja
Aysia Thi Nguyen Kinesiology (Exercise Science and Communications)
Aysia Thi Nguyen •
President, Vietnamese Students Association
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Southern Regional Representative, Union of North American Vietnamese Student Associations
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2019 Member of the Year, Union of Vietnamese Student Associations of the Southern Region
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Student Ambassador, University of Arkansas Admissions
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Lead Ambassador, Student Success Center
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Benton, AR Mentor: Claire Cagle
Aaron Norris Biology
Aaron Norris •
Partner Coordinator, Razorback Food Recovery 2020-2021
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Recruitment Director, Arkansas Dance Marathon 2020-2021
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Academic Chair, Sigma Nu, 2019-2020
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Honors Thesis evaluating how habitat management affects rodent community assemblages in Northwest Arkansas prairies
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Accumulated 128 medical shadowing hours abroad in Thailand
College of Engineering Fayetteville, AR Mentor: Dr. Shannon Servoss
Meagan L. Olsen Chemical Engineering Nanotechnology, Spanish
Meagan L. Olsen • Research Assistant, UARK Peptoid Lab (Servoss Lab) • Recipient of two Arkansas Student Undergraduate Research Fellowships • Intern, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (NSF SULI) and IUPUI's Integrated Nanosystems Development Institute (REU) Goldwater Scholar President • Outreach Coordinator, Society of Women Engineers • President, Program Chair for Tau Beta Pi
Sam M. Walton College of Business Little Rock, AR Mentor: Dr. Mack Ivey
Ankush Patel Accounting Biology, Spanish
Ankush Patel • VAC mayoral award for volunteerism • Creator of the Hungry Elephant Baking Company • Puebla Mexico health study abroad member • Beaver Watershed alliance volunteer • Coordinator at Camp Aldersgate in Little Rock, Arkansas
College of Engineering Brinkley, AR Mentors: Dr. Charles Robinson, Dr. Heather Walker, Dr. Kartik Balachandran
Smit V. Patel Biomedical Engineering
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Smit V. Patel
President and Student Council Representative for the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
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Councilor for Social Justice and Service Advisory Council, Honors College
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Undergraduate Researcher at the Mechanobiology and Soft Materials Laboratory aka BalaLab, Author/Co-Author of two Journal Articles
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EMPOWER Program Mentor, Department of Special Education, University of Arkansas and Pre-Med Mentor, Biomedical Engineering Society and Alpha Epsilon Delta.
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Health and Well-Being Project and Team Lead at The McMillon Innovation Studio
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Rogers, AR Mentor: Dr. Michael Lehmann
Madeline “Madie” Richards Biology Spanish
Madeline “Madie” Richards • Honors College Fellow • Alpha Omicron Pi 2020 Chapter President • Honors Thesis Research on the Functional Control of the Drosophila Lipin Protein by Phosphorylation supported by a SURF grant and Honors College research grant • Health Teams Abroad Program in Sweden • NWA Vice President of the Cara McCollum Birthday Book Project
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Paris, AR Mentor: Dr. Mack Ivey
Emily Grace Richey Biochemistry
Emily Grace Richey • President and Treasurer of Alpha Epsilon Delta, the Premedical Honor Society • University of Arkansas 2020 Homecoming Court • Honors Thesis Research: The Effect of Proline on the Formation of Human Acidic Fibroblast Growth Factor-1 Amyloid-Like Fibrils • Founder of non-profit organization: Dolls for Dementia, inc. • Participated in the "Trekking Australia" study abroad program and conducted an independent research project comparing Aboriginal medicine to American medicine
Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Siloam Springs, AR Mentor: Dr. Ram Natarajan
Megan Elizabeth Rodgers International Studies, Political Science, Spanish
Megan Elizabeth Rodgers •
Student Director, STAND: the student-led movement to end mass atrocity
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President (2019-2020) and Vice-President (2020-2021) Students with Refugees at the University of Arkansas
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Intern, Canopy Northwest Arkansas (2019-2021)
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SURF Grant Recipient for honors thesis research on genocide education in Rwanda
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Head Trail Ride Wrangler and 2020 Nehemiah Team Summer Activity Leader, New Life Ranch
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Fayetteville, AR Mentor: Dr. Kristen Gibson
Ashton Rogers
Chemistry (Biochemistry) Food Science
Ashton Rogers • President & Vice President, U of A Chemistry Club • Vice President & Social Media director, U of A Global Medical and Dental Brigades • Honors Thesis Research, A comparative study of volatile versus phenolic compounds of black elderberry and their effects on phi 6 enveloped virus surrogate, U of A Food Science Department • Intern, Arkansas Children’s Research Institute • Member, Chi Omega Sorority
Sam M. Walton College of Business Fayetteville, AR Mentor: Dr. Molly Rapert
Julia Rogers Accounting Business Analytics
Julia Rogers • Co-President, Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society (2020-21) • Intern, Deloitte & Touche Audit (Spring 2021) • Intern, Walmart Global Audit Operations (Spring 2020) • 2019 Director of Homecoming, Student Alumni Association • Vice President of Membership, Pi Beta Phi (2019)
College of Education and Health Professions Olathe, KS Mentor: Dr. Michelle Gray
Alexia M. Sebghati
Kinesiology (Exercise Science) Spanish
Alexia M. Sebghati • Honors Thesis Research Project: Relationships between global cognition and cardiovascular risk factors • 2020 SURF Grant Recipient - Global Community Development - Service Learning in Dangriga, Belize (2020) • Honors College Study Abroad Grant Recipient • Chair of College of Education and Health Professions Honors Program Student Advisory Board (2020-2021) • Vice President of Hogs End Alzheimer's Student Organization (2019-2020)
Sam M. Walton College of Business Dallas, TX Mentor: Meghan Springston
Olivia Anne Sherrington Business Management Legal Studies
Olivia Anne Sherrington •
4th year member of the Razorback Pom Squad
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2021 Walton College Outstanding Student
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Programming Chair for EVERY Hog (Spirit Squads DEI Committee)
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Head of Student-Athlete Active Allies Affinity Group (Hogs UNITED, Athletic Dept. DEI)
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Vice President of Marketing for Student Society of Management Education
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Bentonville, AR Mentor: Josh Pankey
Hunter Owen Simmons Economics, Journalism, Political Science
Hunter Owen Simmons •
Associated Student Government Senator - Elected in Fall 2019, Reelected 2020
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SOAR Afterschool Program Marketing Intern and Group Leader 2019 to Present
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Court Appointed Special Advocates of NWA Child Advocate 2020 to Present
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Honors Economics Thesis - written on education resource disparities in the state of Arkansas
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Fellowship Bible Church Cell Group Leader - 2019 to Present
College of Engineering Olathe, KS Mentor: Dr. Sarah Nurre Pinkley
Madeline Suellentrop Industrial Engineering Data Analytics
Madeline Suellentrop • President, Alpha Pi Mu Industrial Engineering Honor Society • Recording Secretary, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society • Honors Thesis Research into Locating Battery Supply Stations to Facilitate Drone Deliveries of Medical Supplies • Exchange Semester in Jönkoping, Sweden to study Sustainable Supply Chain Management • 2020 -2021 Outstanding Senior, College of Engineering
Sam M. Walton College of Business Frisco, TX Mentor: Dr. Vikas Anand
Cornelia Swardh
Supply Chain Management Business Analytics
Cornelia Swardh •
Vice Chair of Dean's Student Collaboration Board
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Customer Service & Logistics Intern at Colgate-Palmolive
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Honors Study Abroad Grant - International Business Seminar India
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Honors Thesis Research Grant, Using Data to Create a Safe and Respectful Work Environment in Garment Factories
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MBA Programs Support Specialist, Walton MBA Programs
Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences Shreveport, LA Mentor: Dr. Jacquelyn Dee Mosley
Quinn Tanner Human Development and Family Sciences
Quinn Tanner •
Member, Kappa Kappa Gamma
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Student Ambassador
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Sustainability Chairman, Kappa Kappa Gamma
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Play Facilitator, Amazeum
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Teaching Assistant, The Montessori School for Shreveport
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Prairie Grove, AR Mentor:
Dr. Lissette Lopez Szwydky-Davis
Morgan Walker
English and Creative Writing
Morgan Walker • Member, Museum Student Advisory Council • Intern, Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation • Member, Kappa Kappa Gamma • Content Writer and Editor, OneStone • Honors Thesis in Poetry, Four Publications in Literary Magazines
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Gravette, AR Mentor: Dr. Creed Tumlinson
Micah Wallace Political Science, Journalism Editorial
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Micah Wallace
President, University of Arkansas Young Democrats;
President and Vice President, Young Democrats of Arkansas •
Deputy Campaign Manager for Celeste Williams Congressional Campaign
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Selected for the Chancellor's Commission on Extraordinary Women
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Opinion Writer for the University of Arkansas Traveler
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Speaker at TedxFayetteville
College of Engineering Frisco, TX Mentor: Dr. Ed Clausen
Kayliana G. Warden Chemical Engineering Mathematics
Kayliana G. Warden • Internal Programs Officer, Secretary for the Arkansas Chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers • Team Coordinator, Garver Industrial Design Project • MAVERICK Technologies Controls System Intern • Engineering Peer Mentor, 3 years • ChemE Car Competition Team
College of Engineering Cleona, PA Mentor: Karlton Haney
Conner Waybright Industrial Engineering Data Analytics
Conner Waybright • Project Manager, Istituto Superiore di Sanità Capstone Project • 2020-2021 Research Assistant, University of Arkansas and Medtronic: Data Analysis System Design and Implementation • 2020 Recipient of A.O. Putnam Memorial and Dwight D. Gardner IISE National Scholarships • Resident Assistant, University of Arkansas Housing, 2018-2020 • Math, Science and Economics Tutor, University of Arkansas, 2019-2020
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Marion, AR Mentor: Dr. Leslie Yingling
Daniel Nicolas Webster Psychology, Sociology, Criminology
Daniel Nicolas Webster • President, Diversity and Inclusion Student Council • President, Black Student Association • Vice President, Black Alumni Scholars Society • Resident assistant for Humphreys Hall (2018-19) and Adohi Hall (2019-20), University Housing Intern • Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Intern 2020
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Kansas City, MO Mentor: Claire Allison
Jack West History, Biology Biology
Jack West • National Science Foundation Research Fellow at Yale University • Founding President of Out in STEM (oSTEM) • University of Arkansas 2019 & 2020 Homecoming Court • 2019 Point Scholar Finalist • Co-parent to a red heeler named Olive
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Houston, TX Mentor: Sage McCoy
Emma Gillean Wiederhoeft Social Work
Emma Gillean Wiederhoeft • Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry, Cooking Matters Intern • 2020 BSW Student of the Year Arkansas • NASW Arkansas Chapter, Share our Strength • No Kid Hungry Youth Ambassador • 2020 Presidential Gold Volunteer Service Award and October 2020 Student Leader of the Month
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Wynne, AR Mentor: Dr. Mack Ivey
Margaret Rae Woodruff Biology, Chemistry Spanish
Margaret Rae Woodruff • Study Abroad in Spain, India (Tibetans in Exile Today), and New Zealand (Human and Animal Interactions) • Resident Assistant, University of Arkansas Housing • Honors Research in Ivey Laboratory • Sturgis Fellow, Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Honors College • Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society
Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences Monett, MO Mentor: Dr. Michael Kidd
Iris Jane Wormington Animal Science, Poultry Science Agribusiness
Iris Jane Wormington •
US Poultry Foundation 2020 Outstanding Student of the Year
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Dale Bumpers 2019 Outstanding Transfer Student Award
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New Member Recruitment Chair Cattlemen's Association at the University of Arkansas
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Summa Cum Laude Graduate
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Research Assistant, University of Arkansas Dr. Ken Coffey Rumen Nutrition Lab; Dr. Craig Coon Poultry Nutrition Lab
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