Michayla Mack Wins Outstanding Doctoral Student Award

Michayla Mack Wins Outstanding Doctoral Student Award

PhD student Michayla Mack

PhD student Michayla Mack was awarded the 2024-2025 Outstanding Doctoral Student Award by the College of Arts & Sciences. Congratulations, Michayla!

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