James Burkham honored as an SAU Who's Who student

2013 Dec 11

James Burkham, of Hope, Ark., was recently named as a 2013-14 Who's Who Among Students at Southern Arkansas University.

Burkham is a senior Political Science major.

On campus, Burkham is a member of the Student Activities Board, secretary of the Political Affairs Club, a President's Ambassador, Student Government Association senator, secretary of Rotoract club, and a member of the Library committee. 

In 2013, Burkham was awarded Tour Guide of the Year-Presidents Ambassadors and Leadership Recognition Award-Presidents Ambassadors. He also was the recipient of William C. Nolan scholarship.

A total of eight students were named to the prestigious list for this academic year. Students who receive this award were either nominated by student organizations, faculty and staff, or they applied for nomination themselves. The University's Student Affairs Committee reviews the applications and selects the top-rated students based on a point system. Points are based on scholarship, leadership and service.

According to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, this award is one of the most prestigious awards the academic community can bestow. This exclusive honor is conferred by more than 2,842 schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

"Through our years of serving higher education, Who's Who Among Students has become one of the most highly regarded and long-standing honors programs in the nation," according to Who's Who. "And for the students - the outstanding campus leaders of the year - national recognition by the Who's Who program marks a pinnacle of scholastic achievement."

Southern Arkansas University strives to produce students with great leadership skills while obtaining a quality education. For more information about SAU's Complete College Experience, visit www.SAUmag.edu.