Michelle Majkut Honored at Western New England College

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(L-R) Professor of Spanish Martha Garabedian, Michelle Majkut, and School of Arts and Sciences Dean Saeed Ghahramani

SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/20/2011)(readMedia)-- Michelle L. Majkut of Wilbraham received the Outstanding Graduating Senior in International Studies award during Baccalaureate ceremonies at Western New England College. Martha Garabedian, professor of Spanish, presented the award, praising Majkut as "intelligent, intellectually curious, disciplined, and highlight motivated."

Majkut graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts and is a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha honor society. While at Western New England, Majkut volunteered and studied in South Africa for six months and served as Research Intern for the Fulbright Scholars' Office at the International Institute for Education in Washington, D.C. This fall, Majkut will begin law school, pursuing her J.D./L.L.M. in International Studies and Human Rights Law.

Western New England College is a private, independent, coeducational institution founded in 1919. Located on an attractive 215-acre suburban campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, Western New England serves 3,700 students, including 2,500 full-time undergraduate students. Undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs are offered through Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Law, and Pharmacy.