In an unprecedented achievement for Slippery Rock University, 12 outstanding students have been selected as recipients of the 2025 Occupational Safety Scholarships from the American Society of Safety Professionals Foundation, earning a total of $22,000. Chosen students included:
- Matthew Demski, a senior safety management major from Erie (McDowell HS).
- Amanda Ellis, senior safety management major from Butler (Butler HS).
- Emmalee Henthorn, a senior safety management major from Slippery Rock (Slippery Rock HS).
- Alex Momyer, a senior safety management major from Punxsutawney (Punxsutawney HS).
- Dalton Rummel, a senior safety management major from Windber (Windber HS).
- Emily Szczesny, a 2025 graduate with a degree in safety management from New Brighton (Beaver HS).
- Morgan Fleming, a senior safety management major from Coraopolis (Moon HS).
- Shawn Tissue, a 2025 graduate with a degree in safety management from Grove City (Slippery Rock HS).
- Sophia Naugle, a 2025 graduate with a degree in business administration from Homer City (United HS).
- Justin Doty, a 2025 graduate with a degree in safety management from Vernon, Connecticut (Rockville HS).
- Paige Gresgott, a senior safety management major from Slippery Rock (Slippery Rock HS).
The ASSP has awarded scholarships to students in occupational safety, occupational health fields, and closely related degrees since 1990. Scholarships are awarded to students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. More information about the ASSP Foundation Scholarship program is available online. More information about the safety management program at SRU is available on the department’s webpage.
