College of Communications and University College honor top graduating students

May, 1 --Eight seniors in the College of Communications and one senior in University College at Arkansas State University were honored during Convocation of Scholars as the two colleges’ most outstanding graduating students.

Awards were presented to the top student in each degree program, based on scholarship, leadership, and service, according to Dr. Russ Shain, dean of the College of Communications, and Dr. Herman Strickland, dean of University College.

Those graduating in December of 2006 as well as May and August of this year were eligible.

Those receiving departmental awards were Holly Clark of Cabot, journalism (advertising emphasis); Brent Madison Walker of North Little Rock, radio-television (production video/audio emphasis); Callie Leigh Aist of Cabot, BSE, communication studies; Mary Beth Tucker of Batesville, BA, communication studies.
           
Four students, Waylon Harris of Paragould, Tabitha Christian Imboden of Huntsville, Korrenzo Moore of Earle, and Wesley Pounds of Southhaven, Miss., were recognized as recipients of the Robert L. Hoskins Award for Commitment to Professionalism. The award, based primarily on achievements outside the classroom, is named in honor of the late Dr. Robert L. Hoskins, founding dean of the College of Communications.
           
One student in University College, Jessica Linn Bradley of Jonesboro, was recognized as the most outstanding graduate of the bachelor’s degree program in digital media and design.
 

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