Awards  & Recognitions

Inducted as an honorary member, Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society (2021)

Named one of Philadelphia Region’s Women of Influence (2020)

Received a Citation for professional achievements from the City Council of Philadelphia (2019)

Inducted as an honorary member of Delta Epsilon Sigma National Scholastic Honor Society (2019)

Recipient, Golden Roses recognition for promotion of diversity at Marquette University (2012)

Diversity Advocate Award Recipient, USC Upstate (2006)

Recipient, Bank of America’s Excellence in Teaching and Advising Award (2006)

Nominated for South Carolina Governor’s Professor of the Year Award (2006)

USC Upstate Student Affairs’ Outstanding Adviser Award winner (2006)

USC Upstate Student Affairs' Outstanding Adviser Award winner (spring 2005) 

Broadcast Education Association's Best “Research in Progress” Paper (April 2002)

Recipient, Ada Frances Miller Fellowship for Excellence in Journalism (2002)

Recipient, University of Texas' University Continuing Fellowship (2001)

Member Kappa Tau Alpha- Journalism Honor Society (1999-present)

Prize Winner- Royal Commonwealth Essay Competition (1982)