ASU System Announces Inaugural Welch Presidential Scholar Selections
06/18/2024
LITTLE ROCK – Five graduates of Arkansas State University System two-year institutions have been selected as the first Charles L. Welch Presidential Scholars.
The Presidential Scholars program was created earlier this year to honor the legacy of Welch, President Emeritus of the ASU System, for his nearly 13 years of service. The annual program will recognize and honor a deserving scholar from each ASU System two-year institution who transfers successfully to an ASU System four-year university. Each of this year’s honorees will receive a $1,000 stipend.
The inaugural Welch Presidential Scholars are:
- ASU-Beebe – Asia Simmons of Jacksonville. She received an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice and will transfer to Arkansas State University in Jonesboro to pursue a bachelor’s degree in social work.
- ASU-Mountain Home – Hunter Lakin Woods of Bryant. He received an Associate of Arts degree and will transfer to Henderson State University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in human health and performance.
- ASU-Newport – Cassidy Chrestman Powers of Harrisburg. She received an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and will transfer to A-State to pursue a nursing career.
- ASU Mid-South – Remonie Whitelow of West Memphis. She received an Associate of Science in Elementary Education and will transfer to A-State to pursue a bachelor’s degree in elementary education.
- ASU Three Rivers – Elisabeth Brenna Michael of Magnet Cove. She received an Associate of Arts in General Studies and will transfer to A-State to pursue healthcare studies.
“We are thrilled to recognize these first Welch Presidential Scholars,” Interim System President Robin Myers said. “It’s an outstanding class of individuals who represent academic excellence and service at our two-year campuses. We’re pleased they have chosen to continue their studies at Arkansas State and Henderson and can’t wait to see what the future holds for them.”
