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Northeastern State University announces 2025 Outstanding Freshmen recipients

Northeastern State University announces 2025 Outstanding Freshmen recipients

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Northeastern State University has recognized 10 students as the 2025 Outstanding Freshmen recipients.

The Outstanding Freshmen award is an annual honor that celebrates first-year students who demonstrate exceptional achievement in academics, leadership and service.

Finalists participate in an interview process, where they discuss their campus experiences, leadership philosophies and aspirations for the future.

“These students have already made a meaningful impact in their short time at NSU,” NSU President Rodney Hanley said. “We are proud to celebrate their dedication and drive as they continue to grow into leaders on our campuses and in their communities and we look forward to watching their endeavors and contributions in the next years.”

The 2025 Outstanding Freshmen recipients include:

Elk City

Emma Ferrero

Eufaula

Abby Savage

Claremore

Cullen Stipe

Mannford

Josie Lewis

Muskogee

Abi Mueller

Eliana Kurtz

Preston

Easton Shaw

White Oak

Thomas Kirkendall

Tahlequah

Abi Matthews

Hunter Ford

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ES

Easton Shaw

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Cullen Stripe

AM

Abi Mueller

AS

Abby Savage

AM

Abi Matthews

EK

Eliana Kurtz

EF

Emma Ferrero

HF

Hunter Ford

JL

Josie Lewis

TK

Thomas Kirkendall