USU Alumni Association Announces 2016-17 Emeriti Scholarship Recipients

Utah State University sophomores Chambray Cribbs and Phoebe Nielson are the recipients of the 2016-17 USU Alumni Association’s Emeriti Scholarships. The scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate superior academic progress and planning, come highly recommended by faculty and present a strong personal goal statement, as well as demonstrate financial need.

Originally from a suburb of Las Vegas, Nevada, Cribbs comes from a family of Aggies — her grandfather played on the USU football team and her grandmother studied elementary education.

“I was inspired to come to Utah State by my grandparents,” Cribbs said. “They told me stories throughout my childhood about the adventures they shared here.”

Cribbs’ love of children and passion for teaching naturally led her to choose elementary education as her major, where she is on the dean’s list.

“I heard Utah State was the place for a high-quality education and a loving, social atmosphere, and it’s true,” Cribbs said. “The university has an excellent education program and the people here are so kind.”

Nielson is an allied health nursing, nursing and health professions major. She comes from a family of Aggies going back as far as her great-great grandmother.

For Nielson, the help she can one day be to others because of the scholarship is more important than the work and play involved in the life of a college student.

“I am very excited to continue my education in nursing,” said Nielson. “I love the compassionate atmosphere in the hospital and I cannot wait to provide that for others. This scholarship is helping me fulfill my dreams so I can help others.”

Originally from Boise, Idaho, Nielson enjoys life outside of schooling.

“I love to be out and about and I’m not one to sit still for long periods of time,” Nielson said. “I enjoy mountain biking, snow skiing, adventuring to a new hot spring and spending time with friends and family.”

The USU Emeriti Association assists students in their academic endeavors via scholarship support. Other activities lend themselves to retaining friendships and ties to USU through monthly social gatherings and campus benefits.

“We are delighted to support these fine students in their education,” said Deanna Winn, scholarship committee chair. “As an emeriti faculty member of USU, it is a pleasure to see students like Chambray and Phoebe work toward achieving their academic and educational goals.”

Winn served as associate dean for the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services and assistant provost at USU before moving on to join the Utah System of Higher Education in 2002.

“Thank you to our Emeriti Association,” said USU President Stan L. Albrecht. “You are making a big difference in the lives of our students.”

Retired faculty and staff of USU interested in being involved with the USU Emeriti Association may find more information on its website.

Cribbs and Nielson were honored by the USU Emeriti Association at a luncheon April 18. For more information about scholarships for students through the USU Alumni Association, visit the Alumni scholarship website.

Contact: Jacoba Poppleton, 435-797-8072, Jacoba.poppleton@usu.edu