Administrative Studies: Student Awards

Sarah Schmeyer receiving Best Student Paper Award in 2012 from Dr. Alexander Dawoody.

Walton Medal for Excellence in Public Administration

Master of Public Administration students are nominated by faculty for the Walton Medal. Once students are selected for nomination, they receive a letter from the department requesting their resume and submission of documentation for the specific criteria from Dr. Walton. These criteria are:

1. Demonstration of professionalism and integrity

2. Contribution to the field of public administration

3. Academic scholarship

4. Leadership in community services

Based on the documentation a student is then selected.

Past Recipients

2012 Julanne Skinner

2011 Sean Hogan