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Alumni Awards


Distinguished Alumni Awards

  • Charles D. Dusch, Jr.
  • The Hon. Thomas E. Johnston


The Eberly College of Arts and Sciences established this award to celebrate living Eberly College alumni who graduated over 20 years ago and are making important contributions to their communities and professions. This award honors alumni for their professional success, civic leadership, social activism and intellectual pursuits.

Rising Star Awards

  • Danielle Parker
  • Sarah T. Stahl


The Eberly College of Arts and Sciences established this award to honor Eberly College alumni who graduated within the last 10 years and show great promise in their careers. Their professional contributions exemplify the values of West Virginia University and the Eberly College, such as leadership, innovation and dedication.

Outstanding Alumni Awards

  • Crystal B. Lake – English
  • Chance Coughenour – History
  • Gavin Hall - Mathematics
  • Jennifer L. Frum – Political Science
  • Carye L. Blaney – Public Administration
  • Linda Watts – Social Work
  • Juston Chad Morrison – Sociology


The Eberly College of Arts and Sciences established this award to enable individual departments and programs to honor their alumni for the important contributions they are making to their professions.