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Florida State University’s Service Scholar Program was named a NASPA-Florida Program of Distinction for its outstanding contributions to service-learning and student success. The program has been run by the Center for Leadership & Service for the past 28 years. 

The “Programs of Distinction” award celebrates innovative programs and services that benefit students across a wide range of categories, including service-learning, student activities, leadership, and more.

Motivated by her passion for servant leadership, Florida State University senior Ni’A Landon’s college career has centered on making campus a more inclusive and equitable environment for students of color.

Florida State University senior Emmabella Rudd developed a passion for advocating for individuals with health inequities and their health care rights after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 5. Intent on continuing her activism, Rudd chose to attend FSU because of its dedication to public service and championing student leadership.

Florida State University Department of Sociology graduate Guissella E. Cruz Rodriguez found FSU’s location in the state’s capital city the ideal backdrop for her interest in service, social justice and law.

While confronting the realities of college, Biological Sciences major John Wilcox has carried this sentiment throughout his time in the Service Scholars program to make him into the person he loves today.

Causing not only a lot of academic growth, but personal growth as well, Schubert recalls her years in the program. While working on her journey project, Schubert started a project with Sustainable Tallahassee to start a county wide food recovery network also focusing on waste.

Despite entering FSU with an extensive background in service, Rueda’s understanding of service has been deeply transformed. Rueda believes that this duty to serve will be a part of her no matter where her career and educational goals take her.

Vivek Somasundaram is joining the fight to cure leukemia. As a research assistant for Dr. David Gilbert, Somasundaram has spent the past two years studying DNA replication in eukaryotic cells, particularly in stem cells and cancer cells.

For Katriana Johnson-Dubytz, every contribution matters. As part of the 18th cohort of the Service Scholars program, Johnson-Dubytz has been involved with center programs since coming to Florida State.

Sagramsingh is a mechanical engineering major in her senior year at Florida State University. Originally from Bradenton, FL, Raine Sagramsingh has embraced Tallahassee and all it has to offer—including its homeless population.