Graduate Student in the HESA Program This endowed award honors the memory of Dr. Robert G. Thurber who provided a lifetime of service to higher education and state government. The receipient of this award must be enrolled as a full-time student in the master's HESA program in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policies. The student must show outstanding promise for a career in higher education administration based on demonstrated leadership activites. Preference will be given to a first year student. This award may be held along with a graduate assistantship. Deadline Date November 1. Application necessary.