Outstanding Dissertation: Amy Reeves, DSN (Doctor of Science in Nursing). December 2004. “Childhood Experiences of Appalachian Women Who Have Experienced Intimate Partner Violence During Adulthood”. Advisory Committee Chair and nominator: Lois W. Lowry. Other committee members: Diana Conco, Jo-Ann Marrs, Larry Miller.

Outstanding Thesis in Art/Humanities: Mary F. Fanslow, M.A. History, December 2004. “Resorts in Southern Appalachia: A Microcosm of American Resorts in the Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries”. Advisory Committee Chair and nominator: Marie Tedesco. Other committee members: Dale Schmitt, Stephen Fritz.

Outstanding Thesis in Social Sciences/Education: Kathryn B. McNeill, M.A. Professional Communication, August 2004. “Communication Cues to Action that Prompted Central Appalachian Women to have a Mammogram”. Advisory Committee Co-chairs and nominators: Kelly Dorgan and John King. Other committee member: Jim Florence.

Outstanding Thesis in Sciences, Math Technology, and Computer Science: Christy L. Strong, Biology, May 2005. “Flavonoid Glucosyltransferases: Cloning and Sequencing of Putative Glucosyltransferases from Citrus paradise (Grapefruit) Leaves”. Advisory Committee Co-chairs and nominator: Lee M. Pike. Other committee members: Cecilia A. McIntosh (co-chair), Hugh A. Miller III.

Outstanding Capstone Project: Dusty M. Hibbs, M.A. Liberal Studies, May 2005. “The Immigrant Experience: Russians in the Coal Camp” (support paper); “Mining a New Life” (exhibit in B. Carroll Reece Museum 3/24-4/5/05). Advisor and nominator: Marie Tedesco.