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History Major Receives Two Awards at Union University’s Awards Convocation

Apr 21, 2023 - Jack Jenkins, a graduating senior history major, received two awards at Union University’s Annual Awards Convocation on April 21, 2023. The first award was the Academic Excellence Medal in History that Dr. Stephen Carls presented to him for his outstanding work in the history major. Jenkins also received the first place prize in the 2023 Dr. James Alex Baggett History Research Paper Competition from Carls. Jenkins’ winning paper was titled "American Interstates: the Connector and Divider.”

Union University Provost John Netland presides over the Awards Day Convocation on April 21, 2023.Union University Provost John Netland presides over the Awards Day Convocation on April 21, 2023.

Jack Jenkins (left) receives the Academic Excellence Medal in History from Dr. Stephen Carls at Union's Awards Day Convocation on April 21, 2023.Jack Jenkins (left) receives the Academic Excellence Medal in History from Dr. Stephen Carls at Union's Awards Day Convocation on April 21, 2023.

Jack Jenkins (left) accepts the first prize award in the Dr. James Alex Baggett History Research Paper Competition from Dr. Stephen Carls at Union's Awards Day Convocation on April 21, 2023.Jack Jenkins (left) accepts the first prize award in the Dr. James Alex Baggett History Research Paper Competition from Dr. Stephen Carls at Union's Awards Day Convocation on April 21, 2023.