Southeastern student named Brad Henry Scholar
Press Release Date: 12-09-2009
Echo Adcock accepts congratulations from Gov. Brad Henry.
DURANT, Okla. Seven students from Oklahoma's regional universities have been named Brad Henry International Scholars and will spend the spring 2010 semester participating in an international study and internship program at Swansea University in Wales.
And for the second year in a row, a Southeastern Oklahoma State University student -- Echo Adcock, a senior from Coalgate -- has been selected to participate in the program. A graduate of Coalgate High School, Adcock is a biology-chemistry double major at Southeastern.
The international study program was established by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education in June 2008. The State Regents provide a $10,000 stipend for students selected to participate in semester-long study or research programs affiliated with Swansea University. Academic credit for these programs will be awarded by Oklahoma regional universities.
"These students possess the academic talent, dedication to service and leadership that makes them highly qualified for this program," Chancellor Glen D. Johnson said. "They will represent the state and their universities well while they are overseas and we will look forward to these students returning home and sharing what they have learned."
While at Swansea University, Adcock will be taking "Introduction to Atoms and Nuclei," "Modern Physics," "Introduction to Biological Basis of Behavior," and "Transforming Fiction."
She is active in many extracurricular activities and community organizations, including the Honors Program, American Chemical Society, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Green Club. Adcock also participated in the Student Government Association.
"I'm very excited about attending Swansea University this spring," Adcock said. " It is a once-in a-lifetime opportunity to experience a new culture. I'll be applying to the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine next fall when I return."
Adcock is planning to pursue a career in family medicine.
"This is an excellent study abroad program," said Southeastern interim president Larry Minks. "We believe that Echo is very deserving of this educational opportunity and will use it to further her studies. Her accomplishment also represents further development of Southeastern's efforts in the internationalization of the University."