Accolades

​Scholarships

Michael A. and Sandra S. Clark Scholarship

"Strongly concerned about science education and the accurate coverage of the ever-increasing number of environment and science stories in the media, the Clarks wished to support students pursuing a career covering science and the environment as professional journalists."

Mickie L. Edwardson Endowed Scholarship

"Dr. Edwardson wished to establish the scholarship in memory and in recognition of the contributions of James Lawrence Fly, general solicitor and general counsel of the Tennessee Valley Authority which improved the environment for seven states while helping citizens get more abundant, less expensive electricity." 

Don Caldwell Memorial Scholarship for Environmental Journalism

This scholarship has been established by Robert and Charlotte Caldwell to honor the memory of their son, Don Caldwell, a 1981 Journalism graduate. After graduation Don gave two years of service in the Peace Corps in Swaziland. After working as a journalist at the Tampa Tribune he returned to South Africa in Johannesburg, South Africa. There Don enjoyed a successful career as a journalist in television and radio.

Awards

Mary Gardner Scholar (2X)

Emerging Journalist Award
"The Mary Gardner Scholars are considered the top 12 graduating J-School seniors as nominated by faculty members. To be considered, these students need to have performed at the highest possible levels academically and professionally."
"Nominated by the Society of Environmental Journalists, this brand new award is sponsored by the Knight Center whose criteria is someone that's demonstrated promise in journalism and believe the recipient could benefit from membership in the nation's largest organization of environmental journalists."

UURAF: First Place (2X)
"For the results of independent and original work presented at the 2016 (and 2017) University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum."