11 Texas State Graduate Students Receive Phi Kappa Phi's Love of Learning Award in 2018

The Graduate College is pleased to announce that seven Texas State students have received the Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award in 2018 Session B. This brings the total number of 2018 awardees from Texas State to eleven—the most of any university!

The awardees include: Adeniji Adetayo, Ph.D. student in Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization; Upendra Bahadur Bom, Ph.D. student in Geography; McKenna Bristow, M.S. student in Population and Conservation Biology; Kevin P. Collins, Ph.D. student in Adult, Professional, and Community Education; Brittany M. Davis, Ph.D. student in Adult, Professional, and Community Education; Walter Furness, Ph.D. student in Geography; Megan Krou, Ph.D. student in Developmental Education; Shadi Maleki, Ph.D. student in Geographic Information Science; Damilola Runsewe, international Ph.D. student in Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization; Mahima Sajan Varghese, M.S. student in Engineering; and Sara Weaver, Ph.D. student in Aquatic Resources.

This $500 award helps active Phi Kappa Phi members fund post-baccalaureate professional development pertaining to their graduate studies, ranging from costs associated with doctoral dissertations, continuing education, career development, and travel expenses for teaching, research and/or learning. Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz, external funding coordinator in The Graduate College, says that Texas State students have continued success in securing the Love of Learning Award. “For the fourth year in a row, Texas State students have been selected as recipients of this award. I encourage all Phi Kappa Phi members to apply for the Love of Learning Award because it can be used to fund many different activities, including travel and research-related expenses.”

Dr. Hilkovitz also advises prospective applicants to utilize the resources on the Phi Kappa Phi website, such as the sample applications, as well as to request a funding consultation with her if needed for additional assistance. Congratulations to all on earning this award!