UA Students Ellis, Till Receive Isabella Hummel Graham Scholarships
January 27, 2006 - Filed under: Awards & Honors, Students | Tagged: Biology, College of Arts & Sciences, Scholarship
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Two University of Alabama sophomores, Crystal B. Ellis from Columbia, S.C.; and Meaghan E. Till from Greenville have been awarded Isabella Hummel Graham Scholarships by The University Women’s Club.
Both Ellis and Till are biology majors in the department of biological sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences.
The $2,000 awards were presented to each at a recent luncheon in Tuscaloosa.
“The selection committee of the University Women’s Club sought the most qualified academic students as well as those with financial need. Crystal has been described as having an outstanding work ethic while Meaghan has been described as being one with an insatiable curiosity. Crystal and Meghan stood far above all other applicants,” said Pat Winters, chairman of the scholarship committee.
Ellis is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Ellis, and Till is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Till.
The University Women’s Club consists of UA women faculty members and wives. Funding for the scholarships are provided by club members for UA undergraduate women students.
The College of Arts and Sciences is Alabama’s largest liberal arts college and the University’s largest division with 355 faculty and 6,600 students.
The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is experiencing significant growth in both enrollment and academic quality. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.
CONTACT: Nelda Sanker, Communications Specialist, College of Arts and Sciences, 205/348-8539
SOURCE: Pat Winters, 205/348-4850, or 205/752-5392