Georgia Southern Psychology Students Achieve National Recognition with Prestigious Awards
March 26, 2025 - 10:45
Students from Georgia Southern's College of Behavioral and Social Sciences’ psychology program have achieved remarkable success by winning nationally competitive travel awards for their research in consecutive years. Heaven Divinity, a senior set to graduate in 2024, and fellow senior Carmen Ford, also graduating in 2024, were both honored with the Council on Undergraduate Research's (CUR) Social Science and Psychology Conference Travel Awards in 2025 and 2024, respectively.
These prestigious awards not only recognize the hard work and dedication of these students but also provide them with invaluable opportunities to present their research at major conferences. The travel awards facilitate their participation in events that gather experts and peers from across the nation, allowing them to share their findings, network with professionals, and gain insights into the latest developments in the field of psychology.
This achievement highlights the strong emphasis on research within Georgia Southern’s psychology program, showcasing the talent and potential of its students on a national stage.
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