Special Recognition of Academic Achievement

Each spring, SRU celebrates academic achievements at a variety of events. Students from each college are awarded with Outstanding Student Academic Leader and Outstanding Student in Research, Scholarship or Creative Activity. SRU’s finalist for the Dr. Ali-Zaidi Award for Academic Excellence is announced.

Presidential Scholars are also recognized for earning this distinction. Presidential Scholars are the top 20 students in the sophomore, junior and senior classes. These students are selected based on cumulative grade-point average and credits earned at SRU in their respective class. To be considered as a Presidential Scholar, students must meet minimum credit hour requirements and have successfully completed 12 credits that year.

SRU faculty members are honored with Presidential Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Advising Excellence, Scholarly and Creative Achievement, Faculty Outstanding Service Award, the Above and Beyond Award, and the Community Service Scholar Award.