SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/20/2011)(readMedia)-- Rachel M. Bradshaw of Perkasie, PA received the Harold Heye History Award during Baccalaureate ceremonies at Western New England College. John Baick, associate professor of History, presented the award, saying Bradshaw "understands our nation and our world as well as any student I have had the privilege to teach."
Bradshaw graduated summa cum laude as a member of the Honors Program with a Bachelor of Arts. She is a member of the Pi Alpha Theta, Mortar Board, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Alpha Lambda Delta honor societies and was named to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
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.