WASHINGTON – Alexis Herbert, a 2021 graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences, is the latest recipient of Howard University’s annual Reginald F. Lewis Prize. First introduced in 1990, the Reginald F. Lewis prize is a monetary award to one student graduating during the current academic school year who demonstrates the most improvement in his/her cumulative grade point average (GPA) from their sophomore to senior year. During Herbert’s completion of her undergraduate studies within the Department of Health, Human Performance & Leisure Studies, she reached a 4.0 GPA during her junior year and maintained a 3.6 GPA or higher each semester thereafter.

“Ms. Herbert has distinguished herself as the latest Reginald F. Lewis Prize winner,” said Provost and Chief Academic Officer Anthony K. Wutoh, Ph.D. “Her commitment to reaching a 4.0 GPA and maintaining an excellent academic record thereafter makes her an exemplar of the dedication and commitment that Mr. Lewis represented.”

Herbert, a graduate of the class of 2021, is from Lanham, Maryland. While at Howard University, she majored in human performance with a concentration in sports medicine and a minor in psychology. As a student, she worked for ELITE Models and Howard University’s student-produced radio station WHBC 96.3 FM. She also participated in Alternative Spring Break (ASB) and was a member of the Transfer Student Organization. During her time on campus, she interned with the biology research department, where she was able to gain hands-on experience in a lab setting. Herbert plans to pursue a Master of Science in physician assistant studies at the Morehouse School of Medicine and go on to become a physician assistant specializing in sports medicine.

“Alexis encountered some academic difficulties during her first year at Howard University,” said Senior Academic Advisor for Graduation and Programs Shaunda Young. “Starting in her freshman year, we worked with her to help her improve her academic performance. Since then, she has become consistent and hardworking in her efforts, resulting in academic excellence and becoming a true Howard University scholar.”

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Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Students pursue more than 140 programs of study leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University operates with a commitment to Excellence in Truth and Service and has produced one Schwarzman Scholar, three Marshall Scholars, four Rhodes Scholars, 12 Truman Scholars, 25 Pickering Fellows and more than 165 Fulbright recipients. Howard also produces more on-campus African-American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States. For more information on Howard University, visit www.howard.edu.

Media Contact: Misha Cornelius, misha.cornelius@howard.edu