Christine Hunter, a senior health systems management student, was awarded the prestigious Douglas Sheppard Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the Maryland Association of Health Care Executives (MAHCE). The $3,000 award—given in memory of former MAHCE president, Doug Sheppard, who died in 2012—is awarded to one graduate and one undergraduate healthcare administration or management student who has exhibited ethical behavior, demonstrated leadership qualities and contributed to their school’s knowledge base through active participation in student activities.

Christine, who stood out as a candidate because of her exemplary academic record and level of student involvement, will receive her award at the MAHCE’s upcoming education seminar, “The Power of Technology and Information in the Modern Day of Healthcare,” to be held at the Sheppard Pratt Conference Center in Baltimore on Sept. 29.