Shelby McCarty, center, is one of the Outstanding Graduate Students named recently by the Nicholls State Alumni Federation. McCarty represents the College of Education and Behavioral Science, along with award-winner Gavyn Quiroz. Also named were Helana Bergeron and Kathryn Freeman, College of Sciences & Technology, and Brock Bouvier, Al Danos College of Business Administration.
Outstanding Grad Student award goes to Shelby McCarty
Shelby McCarty of St. Mary Parish has received a 2025-26 Award for Excellence as an Outstanding Graduate Student from the Nicholls State University Alumni Federation.
McCarty is working on a master of education degree in higher education management. She is one of two outstanding grad students from the College of Education and Behavioral Science.
“Shelby consistently approaches her work with integrity, humility, and a clear purpose to make higher education more accessible and supportive for all student," said Dr. Leah Peterson, Teacher Education Program coordinator,
The Outstanding Graduate Students represent the pinnacle of excellence in their respective programs and were selected by graduate faculty, departments heads and deans.
Hall of Fame inductees were also named recently. This prestigious recognition reserved for graduating seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement while maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0.