Arthur J. Gregg Memorial Award
The Arthur Gregg Memorial Award is named after Lt. General Arthur J. Gregg, U.S. Army (Ret.), a chair emeritus of Excelsior University’s Board of Trustees. Following a distinguished career with the U.S. Army, Lt. General Gregg retired from active duty in 1981, and then served as the Army’s deputy chief of staff for logistics in Washington, DC. Gregg had more than 44 years of professional experience, having held senior-level management and command positions in the military and industry.
Award Description
The award recipient will receive an award and be recognized at Commencement.
Eligibility
This award is presented to an active duty military service member who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement and outstanding career or professional achievement.
Selection Criteria
- Academic achievement as defined within the context of Excelsior University degrees, awards or scholarships received as well as evidence of further study (including admission to graduate school or earning a higher degree.)
- Professional or career achievement including any accolades for professional advancement within the military, as well as any evidence of exemplary promotion. Consideration may also be given to any awards or work related to community service.
Deadline
The application window for 2027 will open on 15 March 2027 and all recommendations must be received by 16 April 2027.
Recommendation Process
Recommendations can be made by a military ESO or a commanding officer and must include:
- Name, rank, and military branch
- Address and telephone numbers
- Date and type of Excelsior University degree earned or to be earned
- Military occupation
- Length of military service
- Activities or accomplishments related to each of the selection criteria
- Statement on how the earned Excelsior University degree will help or has helped the nominee
- Reason for recommendation
Email:
MilitaryAwards@excelsior.edu
