Daphne Guinn Named Outstanding Biology Senior at Ashland University

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Lindsey Knapp (left) and Daphne Guinn (right) at the University's honors convocation

ASHLAND, OH (04/14/2011)(readMedia)-- On April 10, three students from the Department of Biology/Toxicology were recognized as the outstanding majors at Ashland University's annual honors convocation.

Daphne Guinn, a toxicology major, was presented the University award for Outstanding Biology Senior.

Guinn is the daughter of Charles and Karen Guinn of Stockport, Ohio, and a 2007 graduate of Morgan High School.

After graduation this spring, Guinn will be entering the Integrated Biomedical Science Program at the Ohio State University. She will be earning a PhD in Biomedical Research, investigating the biology of human disease.

Charlie Davis and Lindsey Knapp were also honored at this convocation, as well as the Tri-Beta Honors Society and the Department's two College of Arts and Sciences Scholars, Amy Drossman and Phillip Wages.

The Department of Biology/Toxicology will be awarding its senior scholarship and research awards, and announcing the recipients of departmental scholarships, at the annual end-of-the-year Biology picnic during the last week of classes.

Ashland University (www.ashland.edu) is a mid-sized, private institution conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland, and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University values the individual student and offers a unique educational experience that combines the challenge of strong, applied academic programs with a faculty and staff who build nurturing relationships with their students.