Congratulations to Mariana Glenn-Toland (’21) on receiving the ExCEL Awards 2020-2021 Outstanding Student of the Year Award for the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the HSS Scholar’s Award and earning Departmental Honors as a Spring 2021 graduate!
Mariana completed her Bachelor’s Essay examining disability in the workplace with Dr. Cindi May. While at CofC, Mariana also served as an intern for Fresh Start Visions re-entry program for recently incarcerated men for her Crime, Law, and Society Internship, and she served as an intern at the National Crime Victim Center at MUSC as part of the PSYC 370 Internship Course. Additionally, Mariana volunteered as a research assistant with Dr. Gabrielle Principe, served as a peer counselor and executive board member for Students 4 Support, and served on the executive board for Mental Health in Melanin. She was a member of the Student Ambassadors program and the HSS LEAP program as well as several honor societies. Mariana also volunteered in the community through UPLIFT Club/The Lonon Foundation and Kids on Point.
The Excellence in Collegiate Education and Leadership (ExCEL) Awards honor the College of Charleston students, staff, faculty, and community members for their commitment to creating a campus environment that promotes diversity and excellence. The Outstanding Students of the Year are CofC students who have demonstrated exemplary academic performance, leadership, civic engagement, or public service. This student displays dedication, responsibility, commitment, and service to make a difference in others’ lives.