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Mark Forrester's student, Dhruva Someshwar, receives the Philip Merrill Presidential Scholar Award

June 15, 2020 English

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Dhruva Someshwar, a senior in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, has been chosen as a 2020-21 Philip Merrill Presidential Scholar. Mark Forrester was listed as the faculty mentor who had the greatest impact on Dhruva’s academic achievement.

This highly selective program is made possible by the generosity of the Philip Merrill family. It recognizes students’ academic excellence and the important role that teachers and faculty have as mentors. In addition to recognizing the seniors, the Philip Merrill Presidential Scholars program honors the K-12 teachers and University of Maryland faculty selected by the students themselves. More information about the Merrill Scholars program, can be found on their website. http://www.ugst.umd.edu/merrill/.

There will be a celebration luncheon for scholars, teachers, and faculty, on November 6, to celebrate this honor and to recognize the impact of teaching and mentoring on the academic success of the scholars.  This luncheon will be hosted by the Merrill family and the Office of the President.