Annual Awards

Each year, the Department of Human Development recognizes excellence in our graduating class by designating four departmental honors, awarded by our Human Development faculty. Students may self-nominate or faculty can nominate a deserving student (2023-2024 HDEV Awards Flyer). Awards include:

Outstanding Graduate in Human Development: Students chosen for this award are superb scholars who have made substantial contributions to the community and/or university. (Award Outstanding Graduate 2023-2024). The deadline is noon on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 for 2023-2024 academic year.
The Alice Hurst “Visionary” Award: Students who receive this award display leadership, compassion, scholarship, determination, and vision. (Award Alice Hurst Visionary 2023-2024). The deadline is noon on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 for 2023-2024 academic year.
Community Engagement Award: This award is bestowed on students who engage in projects that benefit local communities or communities abroad. This award recognizes the substantive efforts of individual students to contribute to society in community action projects. (Award Community Engagement 2023-2024). The deadline is noon on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 for 2023-2024 academic year.
Departmental Honors: Students who have a 3.5 GPA or greater in Human Development coursework are eligible to graduate with departmental honors. 2023-2024 application and deadline will be TBA (Human Development Honors flyer 2024)