Governor's Scholars

Four Utah State University students have been selected as Governor's Scholars under a new program initiated by Gov. Jon Huntsman. The initiative prepares students early in their college careers to compete for prestigious fellowships, including the Rhodes, Truman and Udall.

 

"We are extremely proud of these exceptional Utah State students for their academic achievements and grateful to Gov. Huntsman for his efforts to bring national prestige to the state," said Christie L. Fox, director of USU's honors program.

 

Representing USU are Brianne Bartlett, an elementary education major from Hyrum, Utah; Amanda Mortensen, biology major from Jordan, Utah; Kristen Mortensen, a mechanical engineering major from St. George, Utah; and Grayson Weeks, a political science major from Rexburg, Idaho. All are University Undergraduate Research Fellows, students who are engaged in research or scholarship as first-year students.

 

The students selected for the honor will meet with the governor at the Governor's Mansion Friday, Nov. 4, for lunch. Jack Newell, an emeritus honors professor from the University of Utah and former president of Deep Springs College, will speak to the students.

 

Utah State recently hosted the executive secretary of the Truman Foundation, Louis Blair, who talked to students interested in applying for the Truman Award. Blair also met with Utah State President Stan L. Albrecht, Provost Noelle Cockett and faculty.

 

For more information on prestige fellowships contact Fox at (435) 797-3940.