Spring 2021 Awards & Scholarships
Recently, the PSIA Department Announced the Recipients of the Department Awards. Congratulations to the following students for receiving the following department awards!
Department Awards
Highest GPA of a Graduating Senior, BS Political Science | Ashley Williams | Gainesville Campus | |
David Potter Award: Highest GPA of a Graduating Senior, BA International Affairs | Maria Bortolucci | Dahlonega Campus | |
Michael Reese Award: Highest GPA of a Graduating Senior, BS Political Science Pre-Law | Sara Johnson | Dahlonega Campus | |
Frank M. Smith Award: Highest GPA, BS Political Science | Brandon Weiss | Dahlonega Campus | |
Barry Friedman Legacy Award: Highest GPA, Masters of Public Affairs Graduate | Natassia Williams | UNG Online |
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International Affairs major and Senior Honors Program student Maria Bortolucci was awarded the Dean Hyams Award. This award is given annually by the SGA to a senior who exemplifies outstanding leadership qualities and is named in honor of H. Michael Hyams, who served as Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students for 28 years.
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Scholarships
Congratulations to the following students who have won scholarships for this school year!
Philip Weed – Strategic and Security Studies | Benjamin A. Gilman |
Bradley Booth – International Affairs, Europe | Benjamin A. Gilman |
Michael Retzer – International Affairs, Middle East | Benjamin A. Gilman |
Mia Simpson – International Affairs, Europe | Benjamin A. Gilman |
Phillip Ly – Strategic and Security Studies | Boren Scholarship, Freeman-Asia Award |
Devin Krass – Political Science, Pre-Law | Coast Guard Foundation |
Dillon Gonzalez – Political Science, Pre-Law | Cox State Diplomacy Seminar |
Kat Torres – Political Science, Pre-Law | Fulbright Semi-finalist; Pickering Alternate |
JJ Gilleland – Master’s in International Affairs | Fulbright Semi-finalist |