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Six Turner College Students Earn 2026 CSU Student Leadership Awards

At a recent reception, CSU's Office of Student Life & Development honored over 40 registered student organizations, along with their leaders and other students, for their dedication and service to the university and community. “Student organizations and campus engagement programs allow Columbus State students to create community and find their people,” said Melissa Dempsey, Assistant Dean of Students for Student Engagement. “Both allow students to connect with others who share their interests and passions, gain valuable leadership skills and hands-on experience through volunteerism, and build a broad network through social and community programs.” As part of the Division of Student Affairs, the Office of Student Life & Development serves the entire student body. It coordinates the work of more than 85 registered student organizations and student boards, which collectively include 120-plus student leaders, 550-plus campus events hosted by organizations annually, and 100-plus campus events planned directly by the office.
In the Greek Life category, Chesley Thompson (pictured at left), a member of Delta Zeta Sorority and a junior from Columbus majoring in management information systems, was named Sorority Member of the Year. Soraya Davis (pictured at top right) of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and a junior from Atlanta majoring in accounting, was named Outstanding Sorority President. The Brotherhood Beyond Expectations Award went to Montrell Fish of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, a sophomore from Covington majoring in management. In the Campus Recreation category, the Leadership in Customer Service Award went to Lindsey Hanson, a sophomore from Waverly Hall majoring in general business. 
Co-administered by the Office of Student Life & Development and the Office of Alumni Engagement, Tower Traditions was established in 2015. Its compilation of 58 Columbus State traditions honors the university’s founding in 1958. The program challenges students to participate in or complete at least 45 of these traditions and student experiences—from riding the campus shuttle to studying abroad—before they graduate. Students successfully fulfilling that challenge receive a medal to wear at graduation, engraved with their name and the numbered order they were added to the Tower Traditions logbook. With this academic year, that logbook now includes 149 students. Among the 12 who joined that group this year is Bryan Lucas, a senior management major from Dalton. Lastly, among the recipients of the President’s Volunteer Service Award is Mick Etchison (pictured above) a senior general business major from Columbus.
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