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January 22, 2026

2025 Omega Nu Lambda Scholarship Recipients Announced

Columbia Southern University’s Department of Career Services is proud to present four students with the Omega Nu Lambda Scholarship.

The Omega Nu Lambda scholarship covers the cost of one future CSU course and recognizes the accomplishments of Omega Nu Lambda student members. Omega Nu Lambda is a national collegiate honor society exclusively for online students. CSU selects and invites students based on their academic standing. Requirements include maintaining a 3.2 GPA as an undergraduate, 3.65 GPA as a graduate student and having completed 15 credit hours to receive an invitation.

The 2025 winners are:

  • Leah Fitzpatrick
  • Marisol Rodriguez
  • Chesha Gartmon
  • Vanessa Arias

Recipients are pursuing undergraduate and graduate programs in occupational safety and health, public administration and human resource management.

“Having a membership in Omega Nu Lambda aligns strongly with my core values of academic excellence, personal growth and professional development that shows the values that are essential in the field of human resources, particularly in the area of employee relations,” said Rodriguez who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in human resource management. “With the participation in Omega Nu Lambda, I hope to further enhance my professional skills by learning from other high achieving students and professionals, participating in leadership activities and contributing to initiatives that promote academic and career success.”

“With a strong commitment to integrity, honesty and service to others, I view this membership as a reflection of who I am and a valuable support system for my career in ergonomics and occupational health and safety,” said Fitzpatrick who is pursuing a master’s degree in occupational safety and health with a concentration in environmental management.

Omega Nu Lambda was formed to recognize online students to create community, provide encouragement and acknowledge their academic success. To learn more about the honor society, visit OmegaNuLambda.org. Learn more about CSU’s Omega Nu Lambda scholarship at ColumbiaSouthern.edu/Scholarships.

Disclaimer: These testimonials may not reflect the experience of all CSU students.
Multiple factors, including prior experience, geography, and degree field, affect career outcomes.
CSU does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, eligibility for a position, or other career growth.

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