Nine Henderson students receive Arkansas Space Grant funds
The students are working on summer projects ranging from rocketry to an autonomous rover and ground-penetrating radar. The grants are provided by the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium.
The students are working on summer projects ranging from rocketry to an autonomous rover and ground-penetrating radar. The grants are provided by the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium.
"I am excited to be a part of a university committed to the success of our students and look forward to working with an alumni base that is poised and passionate to move our university forward."
"I enjoy teaching college students and am honored to pass along both theoretical and practical knowledge gained from experience in the workforce. It is important to give back by sharing these experiences with others."
"I believe a graduate degree is becoming the new “gold standard” for employment. It can often be the thing that sets you apart from other equally qualified candidates."
"My favorite aspect of teaching in Educational Leadership is the impact that I can have on my students and on the schools in Arkansas. Training the next generation of school leaders to be ethical, collaborative, empathetic, supportive, and responsible is so important to me."
The Henderson-NYITCOM Pre-Med Pathway will allow Henderson State students majoring in natural sciences (pre-med track) to gain acceptance to medical school at NYITCOM at A-State without taking the MCAT, provided they meet specific academic and program requirements.
"Earning a graduate degree is very important, especially a specialty degree. This degree tells others that you don't believe in complacency and always have more to learn and grow in your career."
The students were awarded $1,250 for both the first and second semester of their senior year based on academic performance, essays, and a desire to work for CHI St. Vincent after graduation for at least 18 months.
"I wanted to pursue this graduate degree in Sport Administration because I have played golf since I was five years old, and while I do not want to pursue a professional golf career, I do want to stay in the world of sports." -- Daphne Tilton
"There are multiple directions our graduates use the M.S. in Sport Administration. Our faculty's diversity allows students to pursue areas of management, coaching, and even sports science." -- Dr. Patrick Wempe
Robinson says a master's degree in Sport Administration provides a sense of accomplishment and confidence. "My graduate study experience has greatly influenced my personal growth and development."
"Aside from our wide variety of degree programs and educational opportunities, I think many students are interested in being part of the Reddie Family. Instead of getting lost in the shuffle, Reddies are met with warm and welcoming staff, caring faculty, and a student body full of life-long friendships."
To be named to the Chancellor’s List, a student must have achieved a 4.0 grade point average for the entire semester. To make the Honor Roll, a student must have received at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester.
“This grant will allow us to expand not only the number of nursing students and instructors in our program, but also the quality of nursing education through equipment updates and other improvements," said Henderson Chancellor Dr. Trey Berry.
The academy is designed to prepare public school educators licensed in P-4, K-6, 4-8, or 7-12 ELA, science, or math to teach students with exceptionalities in inclusive settings.