Graduate Studies

Wachovia Award

This fund was established to recognize and award faculty and/or graduate students for studies related to environmental concerns for the region served by the University.

Application Information

Nomination letter from department chair, other administrator, or professional colleague must be received in the Graduate School by the set date. The envelope should be clearly marked “Wachovia.”

Selection Criteria

Significant contributions to environmental research with particular application to the Southern Appalachian Region.
Environmental research is defined as research that produces knowledge of the natural environment and/or human interaction with the natural environment. Such knowledge generally should be grounded in the disciplines eligible for consideration for National Science Foundation research awards.

Deadline: May 1

Donor: Wachovia Bank of North Carolina

Past Recipients:

1994-1995            Dr. Matthew Rowe, Biology
1995-1996            Dr. Timothy H. Silver, History
1996-1997            Dr. Dennis M. Scanlin, Technology
1997-1998            Dr. Neal G. Lineback, Geography & Planning
1998-1999            Dr. Peter T. Soulé, Geography & Planning
1999-2000            Dr. Garry Cooper, Geography & Planning
2000-2001            Not Given
2001-2002            Dr. Zack Murrell, Biology
2002-2003            Not Given
2003-2004            Dr. Tim Silver, History
2004-2005            Dr. Melany Fisk, Biology
2005-2006            Dr. Carol Babyak, Chemistry
                                Mr. Jeremy Chandler Ferrell (Student), Technology