2020-2021 CSS Distinguished Scholars Announced
September 23, 2020
Senior Charlie Helms (CSS 5, UNC ’20), a computer science major from Fayetteville, NC, was honored as the first CSS Distinguished Service Scholar for his significant contributions to student life and mentorship at UNC. He co-founded the student organization Black in Technology, a computer science organization that fosters mentorship, support and funding for black students who are interested in technology. He also serves as the professional development chair for the Minority Business Student Alliance, a pre-college mentor for Upward Bound, and a leader in Xcel, a peer mentorship program for STEM students. This award will be made annually to a senior who demonstrates significant leadership in service to the Carolina and Chapel Hill communities.
Congratulations to all of our 2020-2021 Distinguished Scholars!
COHORT FIVE (UNC ’21):
Eyla Arteaga
Matthew Bec
Tesia Bobrowski
Tsion Coulter
Julien DuBois
Alexis Glaudin
Kira Griffith
Charlie Helms
Harrison Jacobs
Kaylene Lu
Kate Richardson
Tylar Watson
Hannah Wilkins
Kipp Williams
COHORT SIX (UNC ’22):
Jasmine Akoto
Dalal Azzam
Madyson Barber
Amanda Harris
Daniela Hercules Alfaro
Kena Lemu
Cinthya Plazas
Dana Rubin
Paloma Ruiz
Yolanda Simpson
Gillian Taylor
Maggie Wagner
Avery Wooten
Rebecca Zasloff