Undergraduate Student Awards

Undergraduate Student Awards

Deadra Ruffin
Deadra Ruffin

Outstanding Sociology Undergraduate Award: Deadra Ruffin

Deadra is a Sociology major who graduated Cum Laude in November.  She has been described by her professors as a phenomenal student, always prepared, and supportive  and thoughtful  toward her classmates.

Deadra is passionate about Sociology and its applications both to her own life and to society, and we are proud to have her as a representative of our  department.  We wish Deadra continued success, and congratulate her on being this year's outstanding undergraduate!

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