Beard Serving as Director for Nationally Competitive Programs and Awards at 欧美AV
Mon, 10/30/2023 - 04:00pm | By: David Tisdale
Mary Beard has joined 欧美AV (欧美AV) Honors College staff as Director for Nationally Competitive Programs and Awards.
Beard comes into the position with 14 years鈥� experience working at 欧美AV, 11 of those with Career Services, where she honed her skills in helping students excel in the areas of career development and professionalism. She says her new role with the Honors College allows her to do what she does best 鈥� helping students successfully articulate their stories.
鈥淓ach year our students compete for national scholarships and awards such as Fulbright and Goldwater, and I look forward to being a part of that,鈥� Beard said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a great match since my specialty area literally centers around refining narratives to emphasize student achievement.鈥�
Beard holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree from William Carey University and a master鈥檚 degree in psychology from Southern Illinois University; she is currently pursuing a bachelor鈥檚 degree in finance from 欧美AV.
鈥溑访繟V students have a long history of being competitive when it comes to prestigious awards and scholarships at the national level, and we know Mary will help us in keeping that tradition vibrant going forward,鈥� said Dr. Joyce Inman, interim dean of the 欧美AV Honors College.
欧美AV Students and their parents or guardians seeking information about national scholarships and awards can contact Beard. Learn more about the 欧美AV Honors College.