Sophia Marvroudas Receives Ellis R. Kerley Student Scholarship

The Graduate College is delighted to announce Sophia Mavroudas, doctoral student in applied anthropology, as a recipient of the Ellis R. Kerley Student Scholarship. Offered by The Ellis R. Kerley Forensic Sciences Foundation, the Kerley Scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership in their communities and a capacity to make a difference in the field of forensic anthropology. The scholarship is awarded based on character, commitment, and merit demonstrated through leadership in school, civic and extracurricular activities academic achievement, and motivation to serve and succeed. Sophia is Texas State University’s first-ever graduate student to receive this award.

Sophia is pursuing her Ph.D. in Texas State’s applied anthropology program. She earned a B.A. in anthropology and Hellenic studies from NYU, where she also earned an M.A. in anthropology. Her doctoral research, supervised by Dr. Nicholas P. Herrmann, studies human bone microstructures and investigates how those microstructures vary across geographically distinct populations.

Congratulations, Sophia!