Jacob Braddock Honored at Buena Vista University

2017 May 30

Jacob Braddock , a biology major from Swea City , was honored at Buena Vista University's annual Student Recognition Dinner on April 29.

Braddock received the following recognition:

Braddock received an Academic Excellence Award as a third year student. This Academic Excellence Award is given to students on the Storm Lake campus whose cumulative GPA is 3.75 or greater, representing approximately the top 10% of each class.

Braddock was nominated for inclusion in Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Selection is based on outstanding scholastic, campus and community activities.

Braddock was selected to serve as Student Marshal, based on high scholastic achievements and other honors received at BVU. The role of the student marshal is to assist the faculty marshal in the performance of duties during commencement and Founders' Day ceremonies.

Braddock was elected to the Student Senate by the student body to represent the student voice on campus committees, consider concerns of the student body and assign student organizations' financial allocations.

Braddock was awarded The Undergraduate Rural Medicine Education & Development Fund. Every year at BVU students have amazing opportunities to complete internships that help prepare them for their careers, do significant research in their discipline, and travel nationally and internationally. Many of our students awarded gift assistance to help assure they could pursue these opportunities. This support is made available through the generous contributions of alumni and friends.