Undergraduate student Mary Rainey Wetzel (left) and Dr. Laurel Hitchcock, Assistant Professor (right). Department of Social Work Outstanding Undergraduate 2013-14
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July 18, 2014
Mary Rainey Wetzel has been named the Department of Social Work Outstanding Undergraduate, 2013-14. She was nominated for the honor by Dr. Laurel Hitchcock, who was impressed with her service and academic performance. The award was presented on April 28, 2014.
Undergraduate student Mary Rainey Wetzel (left) and Dr. Laurel Hitchcock, Assistant Professor (right).
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