Kayla Gowdy Recipient of Who's Who Among Students at Ashland University

2016 Dec 14

Kayla Gowdy of Hebron, OH, is a recipient of Who's Who Among Students at Ashland University.

Gowdy is majoring in political science.

She is the daughter of Barry and Kimberly Gowdy of Hebron. Gowdy is a 2013 graduate of Lakewood High School.

The Office of Student Life congratulates 77 Ashland University students for being awarded the honor of selection to Who's Who Among Students. Who's Who Among Students is an award presented across the nation, including the District of Columbia, and in over 1,000 schools. The program stands with high regard as a honors program in higher education. Individual schools make their selections each fall through a campus nominating committee. The campus nominating committee comprises of representatives from the faculty, administration and student body. These individuals nominate eligible upper classmen and graduate students, who receive the presentation of an award certificate. The selection process represents students with a positive image, both individually and through diverse service to the community and school. Curricular and extracurricular programs are accounted for and each school is assigned a quota of nominees to ensure an accurate representation of the student body. After the faculty or administration endorses the nominations, students who receive the recognition symbolize scholastic achievement to the highest degree.

Ashland University, ranked in the top 200 colleges and universities in U.S. News and World Report's National Universities category for 2016, is a mid-sized, private university conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University (www.ashland.edu) values the individual student and offers a unique educational experience that combines the challenge of strong, applied academic programs with a faculty and staff who build nurturing relationships with their students. ###