Hailey Bullard, senior from Biscoe majoring in Cellular and Molecular Biology and minoring in Chemistry, is a recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Senior Award!
When asked about a faculty member who made an impact on her life, Bullard recognized Dr. Darren Seals, Associate Professor. "Dr. Seals has had a major impact on my life. He has been a great mentor both in and out of the lab helping to guide me into a summer internship and encourage me throughout writing my honors thesis," wrote Bullard, who plans to pursue her doctorate at Virginia Tech and eventually become a college professor.
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