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Scholar Holler Award

Each month the Center for Student Achievement recognizes an outstanding student for academic excellence. The student is highlighted on our website as a way to encourage other students to achieve their academic potential.

Faculty and staff are invited to nominate students for Scholar Holler. The nomination form should describe the student's academic accomplishments.

Scholar Holler Winners

  • February 2025 - Megan Brown

      Megan Brown

    Major: Social Work

    Minor: Art and Psychology

    Hometown: Salisbury MD

    Words of wisdom: When I started at Salisbury University, I was really worried about fitting in. I was worried about making friends and feeling like I belonged. In reality, all I actually had to do was be myself. It's cliche, but for a reason. I was always afraid I was too loud. That I laughed too hard or too loudly. That I was too energetic and silly. Turns out you can never be too much or too little to the right people. For a while I dulled myself at the idea that I would annoy others or embarrass myself. But the right people will laugh with you when you do something dumb (like spill an entire coffee in an elevator or trip down the stairs in front of your whole class). The right people will see your energy and double or return it. Don't dull yourself for anyone! Instead, smile and be kind to those who just don't get your vibe. They just aren't on the same wavelength, and that is okay! If you are still looking for your people, just know that you will find them when the time is right. Live in the now and appreciate all the beautiful things that come when you stop worrying about the opinions of others. Work hard, laugh loudly, smile whenever you get the chance, chase what you want, and most importantly, allow yourself to enjoy all the moments big and small.

    Librarian Emily Zerrenner said, "Meg has been an integral part of the library’s student workers since Spring 2023 and has done an amazing job at both the research help desk and the circulation desk. She is honest, hardworking, and caring about her fellow students. She does this while balancing her heavy class load and internship responsibilities for social work, and her dedication to all three is truly impressive.

    One thing particularly noteworthy about Megan is her great sense of humor. Her humor helps put people at ease and simply adds to her overall friendliness. When a fellow student asks for research help, I know that they are in great hands with Megan; she is exceptional at helping them get to what they need while also teaching them how to do it for next time.

    From Jennifer Bowler at the library: “Megan is an extremely hard working and knowledgeable student employee. She is a quick learner and is always eager to assist our patrons and staff. Not only is Megan a full-time student, employed part-time in the library (working both reference and circulation), but she is also a social work intern, a pet sitter, and in her free time, she rides horses competitively. (Meg actually won first place last semester in Dressage - a discipline that she had just recently learned!). “

    From Cassy Lewis, assistant head of circulation: “I have observed Meg firsthand volunteer to help other coworkers and do extra work in both the roles of Circulation and RIS desk assistant. She has, over and over, gone the extra mile to help students who are unsure, insecure, or outright panicking. She handles any question or situation in a calm, competent, professional, and truly CARING manner. She never acts too busy to listen or to jump to assist a student, community member, or coworker. She has an open and supportive positive attitude at all times.

    From Dr. Ellen Schaefer-Salins: “[Meg] is a great person to nominate! She is smart and is well spoken and writes well... She will be a great social worker!”