Ibragim Pashaliyev Receives Don R. and Judith C. Carter Award

MILLERSVILLE, PA (06/10/2014)(readMedia)-- Ibragim Z. Pashaliyev, Lancaster, Pa., has been selected to receive the Don R. and Judith C. Carter Award. Pashaliyev will graduate from J.P. McCaskey East High School and will attend Millersville University of Pennsylvania this fall to study biology.

The Don R. and Judith C. Carter Award is awarded to an incoming freshman graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School who intends to concentrate in business or a biological or physical science. It is a renewable award in the amount of full tuition, with half the annual tuition to be distributed as a credit on the bill for each of the first two semesters. The award is provided through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Don R. Carter. Don Carter is an alumnus of McCaskey High School and his wife, Judith, is an alumna of Millersville University and an active volunteer for Millersville Unuversity Alumni Association activities.

Pashaliyev earned exceptional grades while completing many courses at the honors, Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate levels. He was also a student leader at McCaskey, serving as one of five officers of the National Honor Society. He served as president of the German Club and was a member of the Future Business Leaders of America.

Pashaliyev, in addition to his academic successes, was a multi-sport athlete and member of the cross country, track and indoor track teams at McCaskey. He is an active member in his church youth group and speaks Turkish, Russian and English. His brother is an MU graduate and his sister is currently attending Millersville.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a top-ranked, public university located in the northeast region of the United States. It is committed to offering students a high quality, comprehensive university experience of exceptional value. Dedicated to providing nationally recognized programs that embrace the liberal arts, Millersville offers academic opportunities that are supported by outstanding faculty who are accomplished scholars and practitioners. Founded in 1855 as the first Normal School in Pennsylvania, Millersville University is one of 14 universities within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.