UCO Jackson College of Graduate Studies Recognizes Outstanding Students as E.C. Hall Scholars

Oct. 25, 2024

Old North on UCO’s campus. ​
Old North on UCO’s campus. ​

The University of Central Oklahoma Jackson College of Graduate Studies (JCGS) recognizes the 2024 spring and summer E.C. Hall Graduate Scholars. Each of the six colleges at UCO selects an E.C. Hall Scholar. To be considered for this honor, graduate students must have graduated with a 4.0 GPA. The scholars are:

  • Alec Barker – College of Business, a business administration major from Oklahoma City;
  • Brandon Byrd - College of Mathematics and Science, a nursing major from Oklahoma City;
  • Madelynn Lee - College of Liberal Arts, a literature major from Edmond, Oklahoma;
  • Cene Nemecek - Forensic Science Institute, a forensic science – chemistry major from Oklahoma City;
  • Priscilla Ramirez - College of Education and Professional Studies, a curriculum and instruction – teaching and learning PreK-6 major from Oklahoma City; and,
  • Yasaman Seif - College of Fine Arts and Design, a music – performance major from Tehran, Iran.

The UCO Graduate Council will select one of these E.C. Hall Scholars to receive the prestigious E.C. Hall Outstanding Graduate Student Award based on significant scholarly, creative and/or professional achievements during their time as a graduate student at the University of Central Oklahoma.

For more information about Central's Graduate College, call at 405-974-3494 or visit www.uco.edu/graduate.

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Cutline: The University of Central Oklahoma Jackson College of Graduate Studies recognizes the 2024 spring and summer E.C. Hall Graduate Scholars. Each of the six colleges at UCO selects an E.C. Hall Scholar. To be considered for this honor, graduate students must have graduated with a 4.0 GPA. Pictured is Old North on UCO’s campus.

Ebony Houston

Ebony Houston

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