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Abbie Schultheis
  • English: Literature
  • Class of 2016
  • Hudson, Ohio

Abbie Schultheis Wins Miami University's President's Distinguished Service Award

2016 Apr 19

Miami University student Abbie Schultheis was one of 17 seniors to win this year's President's Distinguished Service Award.

The awards are presented each year to graduating seniors for their contributions to campus, the greater community and to higher education.

Schultheis has had various leadership roles on campus. During her time as a resident assistant she served on the diversity and inclusion committee in the office of residence life, organizing 200 RAs in groups to discuss diversity and inclusion. She also served on the student court and earned the position of Chief Justice. She worked to make the court a place where students were held accountable and their voices were heard. Schultheis was nominated by Vicka Bell-Robinson, Kelly Ramsey and Mark Freidline.

The winners are also awarded the Senior Service Leadership Award and wear a special medallion at commencement.

Schultheis, from Hudson, is earning a Bachelor of Arts majoring in English: Literature.