
SOPP Dean Larry James presented the Dean's Award to SOPP graduate Brent Funk. The Dean's Award recognizes that student who in the judgment of his or her peers best demonstrates those exemplary personal and professional qualities that are in the finest traditions of the science and profession of psychology.
The Wright State School of Professional Psychology graduated 18 students Saturday, July 16. Brent Funk was named the Dean’s Award winner for his class. The five-year doctoral program features academic and practical learning including a one-year internship.

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