Student of the Month

The Student of the Month and Year is selected by the Cowley College faculty and staff. Students each year receive the honor of being selected as Student of the Month.  Each month, the selected student is recognized at the Board of Trustee’s meeting.  Anyone selected as ‘Student of the Month’ will be considered for ‘Student of the Year’.
There are many outstanding students that deserve the honor of being nominated. These students have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher and have accumulated 31 or more credit hours.  They are also enrolled full-time and are an outstanding citizen.
Avery Smith
Student of the Month

A Mass Communications major, Avery Smith is a 2025 graduate of Girard High School and currently holds a 3.93 GPA at Cowley. She was drawn to Cowley after receiving a Mass Communications scholarship and visiting campus.

Smith has embraced that community through her involvement in numerous campus organizations and activities. She serves as the photo editor for Media Club and is involved in Hope Squad, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Student Senate Secretary, Student Ambassadors and the Resident Assistant program

After graduating from Cowley, Smith plans to continue her education at Kansas State University, where she intends to pursue a degree in advertising and public relations.

Cowley College congratulates Avery Smith on becoming the September 2026 Student of the Month and recognizes her dedication to academics, campus involvement, community service and her future career.

Previous Years

Nomination Criteria

Take time to NOMINATE an outstanding student now! Nominations must be received by the 5th of the month. To be considered, the student must meet the following criteria:

  • Must have established a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or higher on 31 or more credit hours.
  • Must be enrolled full time.
  • Must be an outstanding citizen.

The submission form will request the following information:

  1. Nominee name
  2. Nominator name and email
  3. Why it is believed that the student is a good candidate for student of the month
  4. How the student serves as a role model for others
  5. List of activities outside the classroom
  6. List of honors and awards
  7. Other comments can be provided but are not required

To nominate a student, log into Cowley Connect and find the "Student of the Month Nomination" page linked from the left sidebar under the INTRANET tab.