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Past Scholarship Recipients
2022 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
UCDA Design Conference Professional Development Scholarship
Adam Brunner, Content Manager, College of Arts and Sciences, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN)
Rachel C. Coleman, Executive Director, Marketing/Public Relations, Seward County Community College (Liberal, KS)
Ann Hottinger, Senior Graphic Designer, Communications and Marketing, Boise State University (Boise, ID)
Kellee Kruse, Brand Manager/Associate Director of Marketing, Butler Community College (El Dorado, KS)
Erin Maguire, Creative Services Manager, Extended Studies, Boise State University (Boise, ID)
Muriel Schrepfer, Graphic Designer, Communications and Marketing, University of Arkansas Little Rock (Little Rock, AR)
2021 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
UCDA Design Conference Professional Development Scholarship
Lindsay Augustyn, Assistant Director and Communications Coordinator, Center for Science, Mathematics, and Computer Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Lincoln, NE)
Quynh Pham, Designer, Creative Services, Community College of Denver (Denver, CO)
Harley Stickney, Graphic Designer, Marketing and Communications, Tennessee Weslyan University (Athens, TN)
UCDA Elevating Black Design Voices Professional Development Scholarship
Yadesia Bojia, Graphic Designer, Department of Housing and Food Services, Marketing, University of Washington (Seattle, WA)
2020 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
UCDA Design Conference Professional Development Scholarship
Debra Bell, Assistant Director of Marketing, Auxillary Services, University of Maine (Orono, ME)
Joel Loera, Graphic Designer, Residence Life, Missouri State University (Springfield, MO)
Krista Mayfield, Managing Editor of Brand Strategy, University Communications and Marketing, Southeast Missouri State University (Cape Girardeau, MO)
Jennifer Vasko, Senior Graphic Designer, CALS Career & Academic Services, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ)
UCDA Elevating Black Design Voices Professional Development Scholarship
Elyse Girard, Executive Director of Communications and User Experience, Library, University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)
Brittny Wroblewski, Graphic Design and Marketing Specialist, Institutional Marketing, University of Wyoming (Laramie, WY)
2019 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
j.Charles Walker+John Brett Buchanan UCDA Design Education Summit Speaker
Dr. Eric Avery, 2019 Basler Chair of Excellence for the Integration of the Arts, Rhetoric and Science, East Tennessee State University (Johnson City, TN)
Adam DelMarcelle, Adjunct Professor, York College of Pennsylvania, Lebanon Valley College and Pennsylvania College of Art and Design (York, PA)
UCDA Design Conference Professional Development Scholarship
Anne Fischer, Graphic Designer, Office of Communications, Springfield College (Springfield, MA)
Suzanne Karaszewski, Graphic Designer, Office of Communications and Public Relations, Niagara University (Niagara University, NY)
Shari Warnick, Art Director, Marketing Communications, Utah Valley University (Orem, UT)
2018 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
UCDA Foundation Design Education Scholarship
kynamatrix Research Network “Innovation through Collaboration”
Bob Kelemen, Assistant Professor of Instruction, University of Akron (Akron, OH)
j.Charles Walker+John Brett Buchanan UCDA Design Education Summit Speaker
Brian A. Friedman, President, Plan F Solution (Cleveland, OH)
UCDA Design Conference Professional Development Scholarship
Jeremy Huggins, Graphic and Web Designer, Marketing and Creative Services, College of DuPage (Glen Ellyn, IL)
Debra Kappmeyer, Associate Vice President for Communications, Viterbo University (LaCrosse, WI)
Anna McBrayer, Art Director, Marketing and Communications, Fort Lewis University (Durando, CO)
Sean Payne, Design Specialist, Leadership and Community Engagement, Georgia Southern University (Stateboro, GA)
2017 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
UCDA Foundation Design Education Scholarship
kynamatrix Research Network “Innovation through Collaboration” 2017 Grant Awards
Rion Huffman, Assistant Professor in Graphics and Imaging Technology, Pittsburg State University (Pittsburg, PA)
j.Charles Walker+John Brett Buchanan UCDA Design Education Summit Speaker
Chris Sickels, 3D Illustrator, Red Nose Studio (Greenfield, IN)
UCDA Design Conference Professional Development Scholarship
Michael Bartels, Director of Publications and Design, Publications, Luther College (Decorah, IA) (long-term member)
James Cosper, Visiting Lecturer Graphic Design, Art + Design, Art Education, Art History, Towson University (Towson, MD) (new member)
Jenny Lawrence, Graphic Designer, Office of Communications, MacEwan University (Edmonton, AB) (long-term member)
Travis Tosten, Faculty Assistant/Assessment Coordinator, Academic Affairs, Wilson College (Chambersburg, PA) (new member)
2016 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
UCDA Design Conference Professional Development Scholarship
Jaclyn Karpiak, Graphic Designer, University Affairs, Sonoma State University (Rohnert Park, CA) (new member)
Ben Pierce, Graphic Designer, Creative Services, Anne Arundel Community College (Arnold, MD) (long-term member)
2015 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
UCDA Design Conference Professional Development Scholarship
Nick Mendoza, Creative Services Manager, BYU Arts Creative, Brigham Young University (Provo, UT) (new member)
Julie Corrigal, Graphic Design Specialist, Marketing and Communications, Red Deer College (Red Deer, AB) (long-term member)
2014 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
UCDA Design Conference Professional Development Scholarship
Kim Cochrane, Creative Manager, Marketing and Communications Creative Services, Mount St. Joseph University (Cincinnati, OH) (new member)
Colleen Deng, Designer, Office of Alumni and Development, Columbia University (New York, NY) (new member)
Anne Fischer, Graphic Designer, Office of Marketing and Communications, Springfield College (Springfield, MA) (long-term member)
Megan Forb, Art Director, Office of Communications & Marketing, University of Tennessee (Knoxville, TN) (new member)
Amy Mathis, Creative Director, Marketing/Public Relations, Greenville Technical College (Greenville, SC) (long-term member)
j.Charles Walker & John Brett Buchanan 6th UCDA Educational Scholarship
Scholarship Recipient
Patrick Gosnell, graduate student, Texas State University (Austin, TX)
Bill Meek, professor, Texas State University (Austin, TX)
Honorable Mention
Tyler Henslee, undergraduate student, Winthrop University (Rock Hill, SC)
Chad Dresbach, associate professor and chair, Winthrop University (Rock Hill, SC)
Honorable Mention
Liam Clisham, undergraduate student, Towson University (Towson, MD)
Jessica Ring, associate professor, Towson University (Towson, MD)
2013 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
UCDA Design Conference Professional Development Scholarship
Meghann Holmes, University Media and Publications Coordinator in Multimedia and Athletic Services, University of the Cumberlands (Williamsburg, KY) (new member)
Susan McKenna, Assistant Director of Communications in the Department of Bioengineering, University of Illinois, College of Engineering (Urbana, IL) (new member)
Ryan Peterson, Director of Creative Services in Communication, Iowa State University Foundation (Ames, IA) (new member)
j.Charles Walker & John Brett Buchanan 5th UCDA Educational Scholarship
Honorable Mention:
Kelsey Reinbolt, undergraduate student, Towson University (Towson, MD)
Jessica Ring, professor, Towson University (Towson, MD)
Honorable Mention:
Shelby Muter, undergraduate student, Kent State State University (Kent, OH)
David Middleton, professor, Kent State State University (Kent, OH)
2012 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
UCDA Design Conference Professional Development Scholarship
Julie Corrigal, Graphic Design Specialist in Marketing, Communications and Student Recruitment, Red Deer College (Red Deer, AB) (new member)
Traci Pitman, Design and Creative Services Coordinator in the Office of Institutional Advancement and Public Relations, Texarkana College (Texarkana, TX) (long-term member)
j.Charles Walker & John Brett Buchanan 4th UCDA Educational Scholarship
Catherine Dimalla, undergraduate student, Western Washington University (Bellingham, WA)
Kent D. Smith, professor, Western Washington University (Bellingham, WA)
Honorable Mention:
Morgan Swedberg, undergraduate student, Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green, OH)
Matt Davis, professor, Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green, OH)
Honorable Mention:
Savannah Holder, undergraduate student, Winthrop University (Rock Hill, SC)
Chad Dresbach, professor, Winthrop University (Rock Hill, SC)
2011 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
UCDA Design Conference Professional Developement Scholarship
Melissa Campbell, director of Graphic Design and Creative Services, Illinois College (Jacksonville, IL) (new member)
Allison Ernst, senior graphic designer/project manager, The Community College of Baltimore County (Baltimore, MD) (new member)
Tara Shaughnessy, manager, Graphic Design and Advertising, McGill University (Montreal, QC) (new member)
2010 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
UCDA Design Conference Professional Developement Scholarship
Todd M. LeMieux, graphic designer, Westfield State (Westfield, MA) (new member)
Amy Mathis, creative director, Greenville Technical College (Greenville, SC) (new member)
David Szalay, assistant professor of graphic design, University of Akron (Akron, OH) (new member)
Brian A. Yohn, senior graphic designer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Blackburg, VA) (long-term member)
UCDA Design Education Summit Professional Development Scholarships
Funded by the jCW+JBB Foundation
David Oldham, assistant professor, Pittsburg State University (Pittsburgh, KS)
Marius Valdes, assistant professor, University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC)
j.Charles Walker & John Brett Buchanan 3rd Annual UCDA Educational Scholarship
Jeremy Honea, graduate student, Texas State University, San Marcos (San Marcos, TX)
William (Bill) Meek, professor, Texas State University, San Marcos (San Marcos, TX)
Eugene Park, undergraduate student, California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento, CA)
John P. Forrest, Jr., associate professor and chair, California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento, CA)
2009 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
UCDA Design Conference Professional Development Scholarship
Matt Bambrough, Creative Director, Utah Valley University (Orem, UT) (new member)
Ryan Boske-Cox, Graphic Designer, Eastern Illinois University (Charleston, IL) (new member)
Anne Fischer, Graphic Designer, Springfield College (Springfield, MA) (long-term member)
Melissa Latham-Stevens, Art Director/Senior Graphic Designer, St. John's College (Santa Fe, NM) (long-term member)
Dave Yakley, Assistant Director, Malone University (Canton, OH) (long-term member)
j.Charles Walker & John Brett Buchanan 2nd Annual Educational Scholarship Recipients
Tim Gruneisen, student, California College of the Arts (San Francisco/Oakland, CA)
Bob Aufuldish, professor, California College of the Arts (San Francisco/Oakland, CA)
2008 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
UCDA Design Conference Professional Development Scholarship
Amanda J. Earnest, Art Designer, Auburn University (long-term member)
Trevor Griffith, Design Office Manager, College of Mount St. Joseph (new member)
Marilyn Jones, Assistant Professor Graphic Design, Lehigh University (new member)
Camilla Montoya, Computer Publishing Specialist, University of Texas at Brownsville (long-term member)
j.Charles Walker & John Brett Buchanan Educational Scholarship Recipients
Paul J. Lau, Jr., student, Western Washington University
Kent Smith, Associate Professor Design Program, Western Washington University
2007 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
UCDA Design Conference Professional Development Scholarship Recipients
Ann Lugg, Director of Communications, Rice University (new member)
Mary Gibson, Graphic Designer, Houghton College (new member)
Dave Yakley, Assistant Director, Malone College (long-term member)
2006 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
UCDA Design Conference Professional Development Scholarship
Drew Kora, Indiana Tech (new member)
Don Shenkle, University of Delaware (long-term member)
Kathryn Smith, Clackamas Community College (new member)
Diane Sperko, Kent State University (long-term member)
2005 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
UCDA Design Conference Professional Development Scholarship
Michael J. Dambrowski, Arizona State University (long-term member)
Peggy Pak, Judson College (new member)
Diane Steiner, Tabor College (new member)
Victoria Waller, California State University, Long Beach (long-term member)