Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus officials honored students during its annual Vice Chancellor’s Academic Honors Convocation on April 26 in the Custer-Nugent Lecture Hall at the Columbus Learning Center.

Nearly 50 top students in a wide range of disciplines were recognized for scholarly accomplishments during the 2022-23 academic year. One staff member and seven faculty members also were honored.

Additionally, the 13th round of Student Research Grant recipients were recognized. This year, 23 students received grants, which are funded through the Office of Student Research.

Following is the list of Jackson County students recognized during the event:

Division of Business

Macey Prewitt, Seymour

Division of Education

Distinguished Teaching & Learning Performance in K-6 Content and Pedagogy: Tyler Petro, Seymour

Distinguished Teaching & Learning Performance in K-6 English Language Learner Education: Chanel Martinez, Seymour

Distinguished Teaching & Learning Performance in Equity Education: Carina Rodriguez, Seymour

Division of Science

Outstanding Student in Calculus: Paul Mellencamp, Seymour

Student Research Grant award winners

Carson Farmer, Crothersville; Chanel Martinez, Seymour; Andrea Rodriguez, Seymour