Graduate Student Success Series: Mavis Obeng-Kusi

The Graduate Center is delighted to celebrate Mavis Obeng-Kusi for winning the Hugh E. Laird II, Ph.D. Memorial Fellowship Award and securing an internship for summer 2022. A PhD Candidate in the Health and Pharmaceutical Outcomes program at the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, Mavis notes that the resources and staff in the Graduate Center have contributed significantly to her successes so far. “In preparing my application, I received considerable direction from the Graduate Center that helped me to better highlight my research, service, and leadership activities—all of which were considered for the award. I was also coached by the Center for various interviews for summer internships and received offers of employment for each position. As a result, I will be interning with the Merck Group, and I look forward to the experience. I wish to extend a special thank you to all the staff and student workers at the Center, especially to Dr. Shawn Nordell, who took an interest in me and continues to support and mentor me in my journey.”