RSU junior Skylar Scott was recently named the recipient of the illustrious Ruth E. Richards Rising Star Communicator Award. The award includes a $2,000 scholarship.
Rogers State University junior Skylar Scott was recently named the recipient of the illustrious Ruth E. Richards Rising Star Communicator Award.
Scott received the award at the Association for Women in Communications (AWC) Tulsa Newsmakers Luncheon Wednesday, April 30, at Southern Hills Country Club.
This honor, which includes a $2,000 scholarship, is awarded to female college students pursuing a degree in the communication field based upon their positive contributions to communication on their respective university campus and/or in their community, academic achievement and based upon how the scholarship would support their education.
RSU Student Skylar Scott (left), Communications Instructor Heather Tisdale, and RSU student Aby Molina
At RSU, Scott has served in numerous leadership roles, among them, production director at RSU Radio, teaching assistant for university experience, social media manager for RSU Admissions, and vice president of Lambda Pi Eta.
She also uses her influence to champion underrepresented artists through her radio program, “Her Voice,” on RSU Radio, in which she highlights and promotes female independent musicians. She is a native of Collinsville.
The Association for Women in Communications Tulsa (AWC Tulsa) is the prevailing communications organization for those working and serving in diverse, but related, communications professions. AWC Tulsa has a longstanding and strong presence in the community. Membership represents a variety of communications disciplines in Tulsa and surrounding areas.
RSU’s Department of Communications offers the Bachelor of Arts in communications with emphases available in broadcasting and new media, communication arts, and strategic communications.