ASU Staff Recognized for Outstanding Student Service

The Graduate College is thrilled to announce the awardees of the first annual Graduate College Staff Awards for Excellence. Created to acknowledge the significant contributions made by ASU staff who support graduate student needs, the awards spotlight individuals who go above and beyond to fulfill the mission of the university and contribute to graduate student success.

We received an overwhelming number of nominations from staff, faculty and students from across the university, which underscores the widespread recognition ASU staff members deserve. Unfortunately, we can recognize only a fraction of staff members dedicated to the success of graduate students. The recipients of the first ever Graduate College Awards for Excellence are:

Graduate College Award for Excellence: Going the Extra Mile

• Andra Williams, Coordinator, Senior in the School for the Future of Innovation in Society 
• Kylie Burkholder, Graduate Support Coordinator in the School of Life Sciences 
• Katie Ulmer, Student Support Coordinator in the Department of Psychology 

 Graduate College Award for Excellence: Outstanding New Staff Member

• Kathleen Malles, Program Coordinator in the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation

Graduate College Award for Excellence: Supporting Student Success

• Natalie Hebert, Administrative Associate in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

Graduate College Award for Excellence: Outstanding Collaboration

• Lynn Pratte, Academic Success Advising Coordinator, Senior in the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering. 

For more information about the awards and awardees, please read the ASU News story.

*A graduate support role includes any staff member that provides support to graduate students and has made a significant impact on the graduate experience at ASU.