College Relations
SSC non-traditional student wins top national honor
CONTACT --- Jim Glynn at 978-542-7519 or james.glynn@salemstate.edu
SALEM , Mass. – Kathy-Lynne Shaw, a graduate of Salem State College's continuing education program from Gloucester , has received a top national award.
The University Continuing Education Association located at Central Michegan University has named Shaw its 2004 Outstanding Continuing Education Student, it was announced today. A ceremonial presentation will be made in San Antonio, Texas on April 16.
A graduate of continuing education programs at North Shore Community College and Salem State , Shaw was one of six finalists. She had won the New England top continuing education student award in October, 2003.
At Salem State , Shaw entered a part-time evening program in occupational therapy in 1999. Battling breast cancer since 1998, she overcame severe side effects of aggressive cancer treatments to obtain a bachelor's degree.
For more information, call Dean of Continuing Education Arlene Greenstein at 978-542-6324.
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