UTSA's Carlos Davenport honored as most outstanding student in public policy

Carlos Davenport

By Darrell Balderrama
Director of Outreach Programs, Office of P-20 Initiatives

(May 31, 2011)--Carlos Davenport, a member of the Collegiate G-Force mentorship program since September 2010, received several honors this semester for his achievements at UTSA.

Davenport graduated this month with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice with a concentration in legal issues and adjudication and a minor in political science. He is one of 180 UTSA students honored this year for outstanding leadership, scholarship, academics and community service.

This semester, Davenport received the College of Public Policy Most Outstanding Student Award, which recognizes students who have built a record of scholarship, leadership and service to UTSA, the college and community, and who demonstrate a commitment to the college mission. His senior independent-study paper was "Muslims and Minorities Still Are Being Discriminated Against Post 9/11 Attacks on the U.S."

Additionally, he was inducted into "Who's Who Among UTSA Students" and "Who's Who Among College Students in American Universities."

Hosted by the UTSA Office of P-20 Initiatives, the Collegiate G-Force program is a work-study program funded by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to provide mentorships for high school students while promoting a college-going culture.

Events

Friday, May 3, 11:30 a.m.

McNair Scholars' Spring Celebration

This event will acknowledge graduating seniors from the McNair Scholars program at UTSA before inducting the new cohort of scholars into the program.

North Paseo Building (NPB 5.140), Main Campus

Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 p.m.

Doctoral Conferral Ceremony

At this memorable celebration, UTSA graduates will be introduced one-by-one to cross the stage and accept their doctoral degrees.

Arts Building Recital Hall, Main Campus

Thursday, May 16, 3:00 p.m.

Roadrunner Walk

Roadrunner Walk is an event for graduating students to have a memorable walk on campus to celebrate an important milestone and their achievements. Graduates will walk along the Paseo while being celebrated by the UTSA community, friends, and family members.

Student Union Paseo, Main Campus

Friday, May 17, 10:00 a.m.

Commencement: Ceremony One

Celebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.

Alamodome, 100 Montana St.

Friday, May 17, 4:30 p.m.

Commencement: Ceremony Two

Celebrate the accomplishments of Alvarez College of Business, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.

Alamodome, 100 Montana St.

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