Monica Swift Receives P.E.O Program for Continuing Education Grant

The Graduate College is pleased to announce that Monica Swift, currently in the interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in occupational, workforce, and leadership studies graduate program, has been selected by Chapter IW (Horseshoe Bay) of the P.E.O. Sisterhood to receive a $1,500 grant through its Program for Continuing Education. P.E.O. stands for Philanthropic Educational Organization, and its mission is to support educational opportunities for women. The Program for Continuing Education provides need-based grants to women whose education has been interrupted and who return to school to complete a degree that improves their marketable skills for employment. This is the first time students from Texas State have applied for and received these grants. 

Monica, a current employee at Texas State as well, is studying the contract capabilities in research and sponsored programs at Texas State University for her applied interdisciplinary research. She appreciates the support of the Texas State community, especially Dr. Hilkovitz, who guided her through the application process, and the late Dr. Matthew Eichler, who encouraged her to attend graduate school and nominated her for the Graduate Merit Fellowship. To future P.E.O. applicants, she recommends completing the application quickly as applications are reviewed as they are received. Congrats, Monica!