Ashley Grayson, a student in the Master of Arts in Counseling program in the College of Education and Human Services, is a recipient of the Executive Women of New Jersey Graduate Merit Award. The Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ) Board of Directors awarded $5,000 to Ms. Grayson to assist  her with her scholastic goals. Ms. Grayson previously received an MA in Administration and Supervision from Montclair State University.

The award will be formally presented at the EWNJ's Annual Dinner and Scholarship Recognition event on Wednesday, September 19 at the The Palace in Somerset.  Each year the EWNJ  provide scholarships to non-traditional female students who have returned to pursue a graduate degree several years after obtaining their undergraduate degree.