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Finding Greatness: Scarlett Grush

English major and pre-law student Scarlett Grush went undefeated in the prelims of the recent Regents Cup, a debate competition hosted by the University System of Georgia. She also earned “Top Speaker” honors and won a $1,000 scholarship.

Finding Greatness: Madison Cosgrove

Balancing a challenging degree program like nursing while playing on a university sports team is not easy, but student-athlete Madison Cosgrove shows it can be done. An outfielder for Knights softball, Cosgrove is a recent Peach Belt Conference Player of the Week and leads the team this season with a .347 batting average. Soon to graduate, she hopes to begin her nursing career on a Med Surg or ICU hospital floor.

Finding Greatness: Hannah Colvard

Student leader Hannah Colvard, a senior psychology major, was the primary organizer of the Mental Health Carnival on the Cochran Campus during ���Ĵ�ý’s recent Homecoming Week. The event connected students with campus resources that can help support their overall wellbeing.

Finding Greatness: Andrea del Ma Borrero Cortes

Andrea del Ma Borrero Cortes is a senior nursing student balancing rigorous academic work with part-time jobs as a pharmacy courier and a server. Her goal is to become a certified nurse midwife.

Finding Greatness: Ellie Johnson

A right-side pin (RS) for the Knights volleyball team, Ellison “Ellie” Johnson holds ���Ĵ�ý records for number of kills, assists, and points. She’s also a standout in the classroom, majoring in education with plans to earn a master’s degree and eventually return to her high school alma mater as a teacher and coach.

Finding Greatness: Samarion Perkins

A psychology major and member of the prestigious President’s Torch Society, Samarion Perkins is using his time at ���Ĵ�ý to prepare for a career dedicated to helping young people reach their full potential.

Finding Greatness: Lauren Faulkner

For Lauren Faulkner, words are more than a passion. Now serving as editor-in-chief of ���Ĵ�ý’s literary magazine, this Macon native, Army veteran, and full-time graduate student is using her talents to shape stories, strengthen her craft, and define her professional calling. 

Finding Greatness: Donovan Poole

Donovan Poole, a senior psychology major, is a peer mentor, student assistant for ���Ĵ�ý’s Center for Career & Leadership Development, and an RA for Anderson Hall on the Cochran Campus. His goals include becoming a sports psychologist.