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With locations in Tahlequah, Muskogee and Broken Arrow, NSU is Oklahoma’s immersive learning institution. Choose from in-person, blended or online learning options.

Scholarships

NSU is committed to assisting students in applying and earning scholarships. Whether you are an incoming freshman or a continuing/returning student, NSU has a wide variety of scholarship options for students to choose from.

Clubs and Organizations

From networking to leadership opportunities, NSU’s over 80 clubs and organizations allow our students to build lasting relationships while getting the full college experience.

Transfer Students

Whether you’re an incoming or current transfer student, NSU’s transfer advisors are available to assist you with transcript evaluation, information on degree programs and support services. NSU is where You Belong.

Graduate College

Whether transitioning to graduate school or returning to higher education, NSU’s graduate college is your next step. Choose from over 25 master's degrees and several certificate programs.

Committee: Honors And Awards Ceremony

Membership

Twelve members, four members appointed for three-year terms each year. The committee also includes representatives from the NSU Alumni Association, Ovation Awards, Student Affairs, and Auxiliary Services as voting ex officio members. The co-chairs will be appointed from the membership by the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Vice President for Student Affairs/Enrollment Management.  The Associate Director of Student Engagement and the Associate Director of Recruitment will serve as voting ex officio members.

Function

The function of this committee is to plan, organize, publicize, and implement the annual honors and awards ceremony each spring. This committee reports to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Meetings

The committee meets in the spring semester as called by the chair. Minutes are sent to the Office of Academic Affairs.

2024-2025 Committee Members

  • Kendra Haggard, co-chair, ex officio, Director of Student Engagement/Transitions
  • Dr. Kimberly Phillips, co-chair (2026), Faculty Member (COE)
  • Dr. Latricia Pack (2026), Faculty Member (OPT)
  • Dr. Bea Keller-Dupree (2025), Faculty Member (COE)
  • Angelica Caratachea (2025), Staff Member
  • Tonya Garrett, Faculty Member (COE)
  • Dana Boren(2025), Faculty Member (CBT)
  • Brian Manley (2027), Staff Member
  • Tina Bolton-Linn (2025), Faculty Member
  • Dr. Denis Vovchenko (2025), Faculty Member (COLA)
  • Dr. Tiffanie Hardbarger (2026), Faculty Member (CTS)
  • Kandra Medlin, ex officio, Student Affairs
  • Daniel Johnson, ex officio, Alumni Association/Ovation Awards
  • Samantha Parish, ex officio, Student Affairs
  • Kathryn Cochran, ex officio, Assoc. Director of Student Engagement
  • Sydney Smith, ex officio, Auxiliary Services
  • Mark Herrin, ex officio, Associate Director of Admissions & Recruitment