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Slippery Rock University Gets 2026 OSSA Honors

May 20, 2026

For the second time in five years, our Slippery Rock University Student Section has been named the Outstanding Student Section of the Year. The section reported strong results in all critical requirements — professional development, research, and campus and community Involvement. Throughout the year, the section demonstrated a wide variety of professional development, technical and educational programming, mentorship opportunities, along with maintaining a strong involvement with the parent chapter and ASSP-related activities. Faculty advisor Dr. Cindy Medford, CSP, and the section will receive $5,000 to fund scholarships and research.

All other student sections that qualified for the award will receive a $500 stipend from ASSP.

Top Three Finalists

  • Slippery Rock University – First Place
  • Murray State University – Second Place
  • Millersville University – Third Place

Qualifying Sections

  • Brigham Young University, Utah
  • Grand Valley State University
  • Indiana University Pennsylvania
  • Keene State College
  • Montana Tech University
  • Northern Illinois University
  • Oakland State University
  • Oklahoma State University
  • Southeastern Oklahoma State University
  • Texas A&M University
  • University of Houston - Downtown
  • University of Massachusetts Lowell

To learn more about the award and view Slippery Rock University’s winning application, visit our Outstanding Student Section of the Year Award web page.

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