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Mary P. Coleman Awards

An endowment was established to support activities and excellence among graduate students in microbiology & immunology. Named after Mary Coleman, she came from a prominent Virginia family and put a high value on education. She was also the mother of Phil Coleman, who was a brilliant and distinguished faculty member of our M&I dept. {until about 15 years ago}. He had a PhD in microbiology, was a veterinarian and also earned a law degree. He was acting chair, Associate Dean of MCV, and Assoc VP for Health Science. At his mother's bequest, an endowment was established to award excellence among graduate students in Microbiology and Immunology. Each year, in conjunction with Forbes Research Day (March), this award is traditionally presented to a senior student with an outstanding GPA who has demonstrated remarkable research accomplishments and student leadership. Nominations are received by the Chair by Feb. 22, and the Graduate Program Committee votes as to the awardees.

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Aubrey H. Straus Student Awards

Since 1950, this award has gone to a second-year medical student with outstanding performance in the microbiology & immunology medical curriculum.

Awardees


Clayton Student Awards

The Clayton award is given to outstanding graduate students in the Basic Health Sciences for outstanding performance early in their careers. The Clayton awards honor the memory of the founder of advanced degree education at this institution by recognizing and rewarding student achievement.

Awardees


Faculty Awards & Honors

We are proud of our faculty that have received significant awards or recognition for research, teaching or service.

Awardees