Midway University celebrated the exemplary achievements of its students at the annual Joy Edwards Hembree Academic Honors Event held on Thursday, April 9 The event, named in honor of the late Joy Hembree, a distinguished member of the Midway University Board of Trustees, underscored the institution's commitment to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and community service.
The event featured accolades for faculty, staff, and students, with special recognition given to those who exemplified Midway's core values and demonstrated exceptional dedication to their academic pursuits and extracurricular activities.
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Honors & Awards
School of Arts & Sciences Awards
- Outstanding Social Sciences Award – Gillian Case
- Outstanding Education Student Award – Elizabeth Silva
- Outstanding Humanities Student Award – Garrett Whitaker
- Outstanding Math & Science Student Award – Charles Voorhees
School of Health Sciences Awards
- ADN Professional Excellence Award (Nursing) – Victoria Korchuck
- Prelicensure BSN Professional Excellence Award (Nursing) – Haylee Applegate
- Outstanding Healthcare Administration Student Award – Terrina Cane
The James C. Bowling School of Business Awards
- Outstanding Business Student Award – Evie Clare
- Outstanding Sport Studies Award – Daniel Maia
- Outstanding Equine Studies Award – Julia Carruth
Honor Society Recognition (Cords)
Alpha Lambda Delta
- Katerin Getty
- Madeline Parm
- Bronwyn Wright
Tri-Beta (Biological Honor Society)
- Shaunessy Beavan
- Jameela Shalash
- Abigail Reed
- Lauren Walton
Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society)
- Garrett Whitaker
Gamma Beta Phi
- Regan Jones
- Leah Hibbits
- Kimberlyn Price
- Jameela Shalash
- Brandi Atwood
- Amber Daniel
- Julia Carruth
- Daniel Maia
- Kennedy Allison
- Kaylin Lee
- Katherin Witt
- Rebecca Edwards
- Reagann Wilson
Special Recognitions & Leadership Awards
- Senior Pinkerton Scholars
- Stacey Geissler
- Matthew Poe
- Student Organization Impact Award – Multicultural Student Association
- Eagle Leadership Award – Kayedon Mattingly
- Excellence in Community Service Award – Daniel Maia
- First Year Leadership Award – Cate Burch
- Ruth Slack Roach Junior Scholar – Ellah Pruitt
- Student Alumni Award (2026) – Autumn Young
Faculty & Staff Awards
- Professor of the Year – Michael Michalisin
- Staff Member of the Year – Daniel Cogo