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Nakita Elwood
  • Crime and Delinquency Studies
  • Class of 2017
  • Madison, KS

Nakita Elwood named Shepherd Scholar at Emporia State University

2014 May 21

Emporia State University celebrated both the promise of continued academic achievement and the family responsible for the scholarships helping secure the higher education dreams of 13 more students during a May 5, 2014, ceremony.

Among the recipients of Shepherd Scholarships:

Nakita Elwood, a Sociology major from Madison, Kan.

The Shepherd Scholarship, created in 1994 by a gift from Augusta Shepherd and her late husband, R. Hershel Shepherd, recognizes high-achieving students in their junior year at Emporia State.

"The Shepherd Scholars represent not only our best students, but also those students who demonstrate community involvement, creativity and commitment," said Dr. William Clamurro, professor of English, modern languages and journalism and chair of the Shepherd Scholar selection committee.

Shepherd Scholars are selected through a competitive application process led by Emporia State's Roe R. Cross distinguished professors. During the 20 years of the program's existence, 239 Emporia State students have received the plaques and cash awards that recognize them as Shepherd Scholars.