Kristina Suter Receives Honors from Millersville University

2012 May 2

Kristina N. Suter, of Strasburg, Pa., was recognized during Millersville University of Pennsylvania's Honors and Awards Convocation on April 28, 2012.

Suter, a graduate student at Millersville University, received the Dr. Joyce Scout Smedley and William E. Smedley Scholarship in Memory of Arthur and Anna Scout and William P. and Mary Kathryn Smedley. This scholarship is awarded to a graduate student in the School Counseling Program. The scholarship is to be primarily merit based, with consideration of financial need, for graduate students who have demonstrated potential as a school counselor. The scholarship may be renewed for up to four additional semesters upon recommendation of the School Counseling faculty.

Millersville University's annual Honors and Awards Convocation recognizes faculty, students and alumni for their accomplishments and dedication to the University. During this year's ceremony, nearly 900 students were recognized with awards and scholarships for their academic accomplishments including impressive grade-point-averages, departmental awards for excellence in an academic major, community involvement and the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference scholar athletes.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a top-ranked, public university located in the northeast region of the United States. It is committed to offering students a high quality, comprehensive university experience of exceptional value. Dedicated to providing nationally recognized programs that embrace the liberal arts, Millersville offers academic opportunities that are supported by outstanding faculty who are accomplished scholars and practitioners. Founded in 1855 as the first Normal School in Pennsylvania, Millersville University is one of 14 universities within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.