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Honoring the Best and Brightest
Student Affairs Awards Program
The Division of Student Affairs honors outstanding students each spring for positively impacting the Clemson experience. These students are leaders on campus, in the classroom, in the workforce, in residential communities and within registered student organizations. Recipients are selected by a committee of dedicated student affairs professionals. Award recipients are invited to join Student Affairs at their annual Spring Social on April 30, 2025. Nominations are now open for 2025 Award Nominations until February 21, 2025.
Walter T. Cox Graduate Student Award
The Walter T. Cox Graduate Student Award is bestowed upon a first-year graduate scholar exemplifying excellence within the Clemson community. This accolade recognizes individuals who demonstrate notable leadership qualities, contribute significantly to the holistic academic experience, and demonstrate a steadfast commitment to fostering community and belonging among their peers. Eligibility for this esteemed honor necessitates completing a minimum of 9 credit hours, maintaining a commendable Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher, and having an affiliation with the Division of Student Affairs.
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R.C. Edwards Outstanding Graduate Student Award
The RC Edwards Outstanding Graduate Student Award is conferred upon an exemplar of graduate scholarship who embodies a profound dedication to their respective department's overarching mission, vision, and objectives. This distinction is reserved for individuals who consistently surpass their prescribed responsibilities, exhibit an unwavering commitment to academic excellence, and contribute positively to the Clemson community. Eligibility criteria for this prestigious award stipulate a minimum tenure of one full academic term at Clemson University and a commendable Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.25 or above.
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Almeda Jacks Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award
The Almeda Jacks Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award honors an exemplary undergraduate student who epitomizes Clemson University's Core Values, demonstrates a high scholarly pursuit, and actively engages in diverse facets of campus life. Recipients of this esteemed accolade must be junior or senior undergraduates with a demonstrable record of academic excellence, having completed a minimum of two terms at Clemson University with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
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Rising Star Award (Undergraduate)
The Rising Star Award is presented to an emerging leader within the Clemson University community, recognizing their burgeoning engagement in leadership and service endeavors and their active pursuit of future leadership roles. Eligible candidates for this distinction must be in their first or second year of study, having completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at Clemson University with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
NOMINATE A STUDENTPrevious Award Recipients
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2024
Almeda R. Jacks Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award
Jackson Grant, John ShoemakerR.C. Edwards Outstanding Graduate Student Award
Mandy VitaleWalter T. Cox Graduate Student Award
Luke HallRising Star Award
Rylie DeWeeseMatt Locke Leadership Award
Elizabeth CaldwellFrank A. Burtner Scholarship
Kellan Fenegan, Gino Vitelli -
2023
Almeda R. Jacks Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award
Matthew MurdaughR.C. Edwards Outstanding Graduate Student Award
Christopher Davis, Robert O'HaraWalter T. Cox Graduate Student Award
Lia FioreRising Star Award
Bella HustonMatt Locke Leadership Award
Micah JordanFrank A. Burtner Scholarship
Chisom Emetu, Allison Jennings, Laura Lothridge, Ruxi Xia
