Dissertation Awards

These awards are presented annually at the time of the spring commencement. Selection of the awardees is based upon research performance, as judged by the quality of the dissertation and related research accomplishments while a student. Selection of award recipients is made by a committee of faculty members appointed by the Associate Dean of the Graduate School.

• The Chancellor’s Award - A cash award of $500 and an inscribed plaque. This award was established on the Shreveport campus by the Chancellor of the Health Sciences Center - Shreveport in 2001.
• The Dean’s Award - A cash award of $400 and an inscribed plaque. This award was established by the School of Graduate Studies in Shreveport in 2001.