The Shawnee State University Alumni Association recognizes six individuals for their achievements in their career fields and their communities in the presentation of the Alumni Awards.

Donna Osburn knew she wanted a career where she could work in a school setting. Attending Shawnee State University, she chose to major in an Intervention Specialist degree within the university’s School of Education to follow that career path.

Abby Blankenship enjoys showcasing her love of Shawnee State University as a Student Assistant in the Office of Admissions. A junior in the 3+2 Occupational Therapy program, Blankenship has also served as an Orientation Leader for prospective students in past years.

Alissa “Ali” Boyd knew she wanted to stay close to home while seeking her college education. Now a senior at Shawnee State University, she is pursing a degree in Natural Sciences as well as a minor in Psychology.

Tristan Hazlett found her own unique experiences at Shawnee State University both inside and outside of the classroom.

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Michael Shoemaker, a senior in the Digital Gaming Simulations and Engineering Technologies major, is in his third year of being a Resident Assistant (RA) for Shawnee State University.

Cameran Noel always knew she wanted a career in healthcare, so when she enrolled at Shawnee State University it was easy for her to decide to pursue an Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN).

D’Andre Price found his way to Shawnee State University after completing his undergraduate degree at another institution. With a year left of eligibility in college athletics, he was recruited to play on the Men’s Basketball team after Head Coach Delano Thomas saw him playing in open gyms.

When the coronavirus pandemic began this past spring, Kathryn (Brandenburg) Cochran debated postponing her final semester at Shawnee State until the virus was under control.