Awards & Scholarships

Lewis J. McNurlen Scholarship For Outstanding Sociology Major is named in honor of Dr. Lewis J. McNurlen, Professor of sociology at Drake from 1957 to 1985. This award recognizes an outstanding junior in sociology for both academic and extra-curricular performance.

McNurlen Award For Outstanding Sociology Senior is named in honor of Dr. Lewis J. McNurlen, Professor of sociology at Drake from 1957 to 1985. This award is given annually to a student judged to be the most outstanding senior sociology major, demonstrating distinctive performance in both academic and extra-curricular work at Drake.