11/05/2026
Please join us in congratulating Maryam Williams, USSU’s November 2026 Student of the Month!
Maryam is a B.S.S. Exercise Science major from Tuskegee, Alabama, and a sprinter on our track and field team.
She had a standout 2026, earning the title of USCAA Women’s 400m National Champion and USCAA First Team All-American honors in the 400m. At the inaugural USSU Eagles Invitational, she set program records in both the 400m (1:00.44) and the 800m (2:54.60).
She is just as strong in the classroom. Maryam was named to the USCAA All-Academic team. Dr. Deaton says, “Maryam has been a student in several of my classes. She is a truly dedicated and focused individual that strives for academic excellence. She is consistent, prepared, and always ready to ask the challenging questions in class. Beyond the classroom, she is a very approachable and empathetic person. Her kindness and overall great personality will take her far in her future professional endeavors.”
Melissa Epperson adds, “I have watched this young lady overcome the impossible in order to make her dreams come true. She is dedicated to finishing her education and is one of the most grateful people I have ever met. She deserves to be recognized for her efforts.”
Read the full story here
https://ussu.edu/news/ussu-names-maryam-williams-november-2026-student-of-the-month/
