University Scholars from Abilene Christian University’s May and December 2020 graduating class were honored in departmental festivities.
Fifty scholars are selected annually by the Faculty Senate based on nominations from the academic departments. Each department is invited to designate one scholar and nominate others for at-large consideration.
Eligibility for the honor requires a 3.5 or higher GPA, demonstrated knowledge and skill in research appropriate to the field of the honoree, and at least 90 earned hours at the time of selection.
The Faculty Senate’s University Scholars Committee this year was led by Dr. Jennifer Huddleston. Other members were Dr. Rodney Ashlock, Dr. Lauren Lemley, Catherine Northrup, Dawne Swearingen Meeks, Dr. Brad Rix, and Jenn Rogers.
University Scholars for 2020 are:
School of Nursing |
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| Charity Nevius | Nursing |
College of Arts & Sciences |
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| Kaitlyn Smith | Agricultural and Environmental Sciences |
| Elizabeth Wong | Art and Design |
| Barbara Wright | Art and Design |
| Destiny Brokaw | Biology |
| Savanna Piersall | Biology |
| Carolina Ramirez | Biology |
| Slaton Souther | Biology |
| Ashley Archambeau | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Tyler Cepica | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Halle Raine | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Alan Ritchie, III | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Claire Shudde | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Sahori Hernandez-Quinones | Communication and Sociology |
| Kolby Kiesling | Engineering and Physics |
| Roy Salinas | Engineering and Physics |
| Olive Tuyishimire | Engineering and Physics |
| Allayna Ford | History and Global Studies |
| Mariah Bayne | Journalism and Mass Communication |
| Allison Harrell | Journalism and Mass Communication |
| Abigail Johnston | Journalism and Mass Communication |
| Madison Condron | Language and Literature |
| Cassandra Dale | Language and Literature |
| Abigail Schultz | Language and Literature |
| Bethany Witemeyer | Mathematics |
| Jacob Murillo | Music |
| Jonathan Ladd | Political Science and Criminal Justice |
| McKenzie McPherson | Political Science and Criminal Justice |
| Mariah Broadbent | Psychology |
| Jacob Hanson | Psychology |
| Katherine Himes | Psychology |
| Caitlin Rhodes | Psychology |
| Kayla Wright | Psychology |
| Kasey Birchfield | Theatre |
College of Biblical Studies |
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| Aaron Gasca | Bible, Missions and Ministry |
| Nathan Kranz | Bible, Missions and Ministry |
| Addison Arnold | Marriage and Family Studies |
College of Business Administration |
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| Bryce Adams | Accounting and Finance |
| Jessica Herrera | Accounting and Finance |
| Allison Sorrells | Accounting and Finance |
| Luke Stevens | Management Sciences |
| John Marsden | School of Information Technology and Computing |
| Matthew Middlebrook | School of Information Technology and Computing |
College of Education and Human Services |
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| Maya Millar | Communication Sciences and Disorders |
| Lucas Bennett | Communication Sciences and Disorders |
| Cameron Martin | Kinesiology and Nutrition |
| Erin Smith | Kinesiology and Nutrition |
| Sara Chaney | School of Social Work |
| Sara Broughton | Teacher Education |
| Kristy Holcomb | Teacher Education |
Abilene Christian is the highest-ranking university in Texas in a 2020 U.S. News & World Report benchmark focused on student success. ACU achieved Top 20 status in three of eight high-impact categories among 1,500 universities evaluated for “A Focus on Student Success” and is the only Texas institution to be ranked in five of the categories. Learn more at acu.edu.