May 14 2026
More than 15 students were recognized as Outstanding Students in a Curriculum/Subject Area by New River Community College.
The awards were determined by the faculty in the various programs at the college. All students receiving the Outstanding Student in a Curriculum award have completed requirements for an associate degree, certificate, diploma or career studies certificate and are eligible to graduate from the college this spring or summer.
The students recognized are: Azizgul Ahmadi, English; Lisa Renee Altizer, business management; Gin I. Brunson, critical reading and study skills & welding technology; Olivia Grace Burton, business administration & economics; Grace Olivia Dawson, general studies fine arts specialization; Lily Ana Dowd, accounting; Ruby Elizabeth Dowd, psychology; John Thomas Graves, engineering design technology; Tierra Janee Holt, early childhood development; Caleb Hosey, electrical engineering technology; Tiffany Elaine Jackson, nursing; Sharmeta Renee Martin, paralegal administrative support specialization; Rahim Matin, English; Ashley Nicole McCoy, education; and Whitney Smith, English.
*These students gave the college permission to share their award publicly. Additional students were also recognized as outstanding students.
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