By CINDY PFEIFER-HILL
Professor of Biology
On Feb. 13, the Alva Branch of the American Association of University Women presented the annual AAUW scholarship to NWOSU senior, Priscilla Avalos.
This scholarship is $500.00 and is voted upon by AAUW members.
It is given annually to an individual who is a full-time student at NWOSU and who also demonstrates leadership, academic achievement and financial need to pursue their educational goals.
Avalos will graduate in May with a dual degree in chemistry and biology. She will continue graduate study in the graduate program in biomedical sciences at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
According to its web site, AAUW is an advocacy group that promotes equity in education, professional development, health, salary and career opportunities for women around the world.
The Alva Branch of AAUW has been active for more than 75 years, and NWOSU has been a long-time College Partner. More about AAUW and the Alva branch can be found at http://alva-ok.aauw.net.