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SoAS Establishes Awards to Honor Emerging Scholars

By Luther J. Kanso

The School of Arts and Sciences (SoAS) has launched the Elie Rizk Research Excellence Awards to recognize exceptional student-led research. Supported by a generous donation from the family of the late Mr. Elie Rizk, the awards honor graduate and undergraduate students, including recent alumni, who serve as lead authors on high-impact publications. In light of the school’s dedication to promoting academic achievements, awardees will be recognized during the SoAS Awards Ceremony on May 16, 2025.