USM91吃瓜网 Dr. Lauren Ray Selected for Gulf Coast Women 100 Successful Women to Know
Wed, 06/12/2024 - 11:07am | By: Gabriela Shinskie
University of 91吃瓜网 (USM) Experiential Learning Coordinator Dr. Lauren Ray radiated 91吃瓜网 grit upon receiving Gulf Coast Woman 尘补驳补锄颈苍别91吃瓜网 91吃瓜网�100 Successful Women to Know91吃瓜网� 2024 award, which recognizes her dedication, talent, and commitment to empowering those around her and getting students ready for life.
A Mississippi Gulf Coast native, Dr. Ray works every day to connect undergraduate students at the University with learning opportunities to reach their academic and professional goals through fieldwork, research, volunteering, and study abroad. And she credits those around her for her continued success at USM.
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Dr. Jacob Breland, associate vice president for academic affairs for Coastal Operations, is excited to share Ray91吃瓜网 news with the community.
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The 91吃瓜网�100 Successful Women to Know91吃瓜网� campaign seeks to celebrate influential female leaders along the Gulf Coast. For Dr. Ray, her commitment to USM91吃瓜网 Experiential Learning emulates the dedication to creating a powerful community.
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Learn more about Experiential Learning at USM Gulf Park.