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Women recognized for leadership, resiliency

March 17, 2023
Ten female Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ students and five alumnae were recognized on March 5 for their leadership and resiliency by the Women of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. Some of the honorees were unable to attend.

Article By: Denise Ray

Among the honorees of the Women of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 2023 Female Student Leadership Award are University of North Georgia (Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ) cadets and a Rhodes Scholarship finalist.

Ten female students and five alumnae were recognized by the , a shared-interest group of the university's , for their leadership on March 5.

Obstacles are opportunities to be successful and, with appreciation, can be just the thing that teaches you the most. Trust in yourself and lean into your strengths. As a woman, there's nothing more powerful.

Dr. Robin Davis Jones, '96

Assistant Vice President for Student Services for Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus

"The Women of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Leadership luncheon is always a great opportunity to recognize alumnae and student leaders who have made an impact on the lives of the people around them," Wendi Huguley, '90, executive director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, said. "Whether it be through corporate, campus or community leadership, these women often see what others do not and are capable of providing direction and guidance where and when both are needed, when others don’t realize or see the need."

Student recipients were:

"It means a lot to me that I was selected as a student leader. I lead without expecting anything in return, so to be recognized is such an honor," Humphrey said. "I was so surprised when I was told that I would be recognized by the Women of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. It is a recognition that I don't take lightly. I am so proud and humbled to be selected among these other leaders."

The alumnae honorees were: Sarah Draper, '87; the Honorable Angela Duncan '91; Dr. Judy Cason Forbes, '72; Dr. Robin Davis Jones, '96; and Mary Helen Mashburn McGruder, '68.

Jones, who also served as keynote speaker, shared her remarks on resilient leadership. Throughout her comments, she highlighted each of her fellow alumnae honorees and shared how they were resilient.

"Obstacles are opportunities to be successful and, with appreciation, can be just the thing that teaches you the most," Jones said. "Trust in yourself and lean into your strengths. As a woman, there's nothing more powerful."


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