Bridges awarded scholarship in leadership
Carl Albert State College has announced that Sadie Bridges, has been awarded the Chancellor Glen D. Johnson Scholarship in Leadership and Public Service.
This scholarship celebrates students who demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities and a strong commitment to public service.
Chancellor Allison D. Garrett of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education expressed her congratulations, stating, “The State Regents are proud to recognize exceptional students with the Chancellor Glen D. Johnson Scholarship in Leadership and Public Service. Each recipient is an inspirational leader with a clear commitment to serving others and making a difference in their communities. We wish them well in their academic and career pursuits.”
The scholarship was established to honor Johnson’s career and contributions to higher education in Oklahoma. Reflecting on the award, Chancellor Emeritus Johnson said, “It was my privilege to represent Oklahoma at the state and national level as chancellor of the state system of higher education from 2007 until 2021. Public service has always been my life’s goal, and I am deeply honored to recognize the first cohort of students to receive this scholarship, which celebrates their dedication to civic engagement, advocacy and leadership.”
Bridges has been involved in various campus and community initiatives.
“Sadie Bridges exemplifies the core values of our institution through her leadership and commitment to serving others,” said CASC President Jay Faulkner. “This scholarship is a well-deserved acknowledgment of her hard work and dedication. Sadie is a former Scholars Program student and is in her second year of the CASC Nursing Program. We are confident that she will continue to excel and make significant contributions to her community and beyond.”
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