Jennifer Purcell was recognized for her leadership in civic engagement with the 2016 John Saltmarsh Award.

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Purcell, assistant professor of Leadership and Integrative Studies, received the unexpected honor of being named this year’s award recipient on June 2.

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The Saltmarsh Award is presented annually to an emerging leader in the civic engagement field from an AASCU institution or ADP Partner. The Award recipient receives an engraved commemorative to acknowledge the national recognition and a check for $500.