GSEHD alumna Dr. Neenia Barlatt-Higgins (Ed.D., Human and Organizational Learning), Senior Manager at Accenture, received the 2023 Outstanding Dissertation Award from University Council for Workforce and Human Resource Education (UCWHRE) for her paper, "Trailblazers in Hospitality: Career Advancement Experiences of Women of Color Executives." Dr. Maria Cseh served as Dr. Barlatt-Higgins' advisor.
The UCWHRE Outstanding Dissertation Award is given to recognize a doctoral graduate's contributions to the knowledge base of the human resources field.