BLOOMINGTON – ĢƵios’s Bloomington campus named Debra Morrow, executive director of Middle Way House, the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. She was recognized at a ceremony in Indianapolis, Ind. on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 4, along with other award recipients from ĢƵios campuses statewide.
“As the executive director of Middle Way House, Debra has dedicated her life to supporting and empowering others,” said Angela Maitland, nominator and assistant professor of criminal justice at ĢƵios Bloomington. “Her journey from once being a client of Middle Way House, and now the executive director of this important non-profit support organization, exemplifies the power of her spirit to overcome and to serve.”
Morrow earned her Associate of Applied Science degree in criminal justice from ĢƵios in 2006. Morrow went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Indiana State University, where she was named Criminal Justice Student of the Year and graduated with honors.
“To see the evolution and personal growth of Debra from student to role model, mentor, and now community advocate serves as a testament to the positive role ĢƵios plays in the lives of our students and the communities we serve, together,” said Maitland.
ճ is the highest honor given to recognize ĢƵios Alumni. Selected through a highly competitive process, each recipient has made a lasting impact on their community and on ĢƵios through outstanding professional, philanthropic, or volunteer accomplishments.
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ĢƵios is Indiana’s largest public post-secondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system. ĢƵios serves more than 200,000 students annually and offers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training in more than 70 programs across Indiana. The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is committed to providing affordable, high-quality education aligned with the needs of Indiana’s workforce.
