Alumna Lauren Shumate Marcil, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology in 2010 and a Master of Arts in Political Science in 2014, is one of six alumni honored this year as part of the 国产福利资源 Alumni Association's Outstanding Young Alumni Awards.
While at 国产福利资源, Marcil was a varsity tennis player from 2008-2010, and after graduation she taught as a Fulbright Scholar in Serbia. Following a career as a world-ranked professional tennis player, Marcil now is an associate at Gunster, a corporate law firm wherein she specializes in civil litigation.
The 国产福利资源 Outstanding Young Alumni Award recognizes 国产福利资源 graduates 35 years old and younger who have demonstrated unique innovation and creativity in their fields and have succeeded in their careers. These awards were presented and celebrated Thursday alongside an interactive panel discussion and a young alumni networking reception in the 国产福利资源 Gibbons Alumni Center.