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Three UW juniors were selected as Truman Scholars. Pictured here (left to right) are Chanise Jackson, Andre Jimenez and Naomi See.University of Washington
Three University of Washington juniors have been selected for the prestigious Truman Scholarship, the first time since the program began in 1977 that three UW students were chosen in a single year. Two recipients, Andre Jimenez and Chanise Jackson attend UW Tacoma, and Naomi See attends the UW campus in Seattle.
A highly competitive award, only 62 students were selected nationwide this year for the Truman Scholarship from more than 845 nominations. The scholarship recognizes aspiring leaders driven to make change at the policy level. Students are selected on the basis of leadership skills, demonstrated civic engagement, academic potential and a desire to pursue a career in public service.
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Abigail Smith of Parkersburg is the 25th West Virginia University Truman Scholar. She is a second-year political science student. (Photo Provided)
MORGANTOWN A student from Parkersburg has been named the 25th West Virginia University Truman Scholar, the nation’s top graduate fellowship award for aspiring public service leaders.
Abigail Smith is a second-year political science student in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences. From a young age she aspired to a career where she could make a difference in the future of the state.
“I was raised in an environment in West Virginia where a lot of people needed a lot of help, and I saw that all the time,” Smith said.