Brenau University’s Vice President of Student Development and Engagement Whitney McDowell-Robinson, Ph.D., has been named the 2025 recipient of the William C. Hine Distinguished Service Award from Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society.
“This prestigious award recognizes individuals who exemplify a deep commitment to promoting lifelong learning, unwavering dedication to serving adult learners, and exceptional leadership within the Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society,” the organization said in a press release. “We are thrilled to announce the 2025 recipient, a true champion of adult learners: Whitney McDowell-Robinson!”
Alpha Sigma Lambda is recognized as the official honor society for adult learners by the Association of College Honor Societies. The award is given to a chapter councilor who is extraordinarily dedicated to Alpha Sigma Lambda; McDowell-Robinson is the chapter councilor for the Kappa Kappa chapter at Brenau University.
“I am honored to be recognized by ASLHS as the 2025 Hine Distinguished Service Award recipient for the work I am afforded to do at Brenau,” McDowell-Robinson says. “Brenau continues to evolve in a myriad of ways to support our post-traditional students and I look forward to continuing to serve as a conduit of change in our higher education landscape.”
The organization’s aim is to recognize the special achievements of adults who accomplish academic excellence while facing competing interests at home and work. It is dedicated to the advancement of scholarship and recognizes high scholastic achievement in an adult student’s career. By doing so, this society encourages many students to continue toward and to earn associate and baccalaureate degrees.
In addition to her role as vice president of SD&E, McDowell-Robinson is an adjunct professor in the College of Education.
