Peace Eze, a geology major with a 3.82 GPA, has emerged the University of Louisiana (UL) 2017 Outstanding Graduate.
Peace Eze received her award during ceremonies held at the UL Lafayette Alumni Center.
Peace Eze was nominated by the Ray P. Authement College of Sciences. She joined seven other Outstanding Graduate nominees, including: Lauren Lawson, College of the Arts; Andrew Albritton, B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration; Julia Ross, College of Engineering; Brandy K. Milliman, College of Education; Ashley Bernard, College of Liberal Arts; Patrick Williamson, College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions; and Sarah Martin, University College.
Peace Eze is the 2017 Outstanding Graduate for the Ray P. Authement College of Sciences.
She is a geology major with a concentration in petroleum geology and a minor in mathematics. Eze has a 3.82 GPA.
She was vice president of the University Honors Council, multicultural officer for the University Program Council, and secretary for the African Students Association.
She was named Outstanding Senior at Ragin’ Recognition and Miss Umoja Scholarship Queen.
Eze collaborated with faculty members from Stanford University on a research project called “Seismic Characterization of the Terrebone Mini Basin: A hydrate rich depositional system in the Gulf of Mexico.” At the University, she conducted research in paleoclimate studies.
Her scholarships include the Fleur des Lis International Scholarship and a National Association of Black Geoscientists Scholarship.
She is a member of the University of Louisiana Honors Program, Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society and the National Collegiate Honors Council.
Eze is vice president of the University of Louisiana Lafayette National Society of Black Engineers.
She developed a tutoring program in math, science and English for underprivileged students, and volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, the Big Event and New Hope Community Development of Acadiana.
Eze plans to pursue a master’s degree in geology from the University.
She is the daughter of Peter and Lillian Eze of Lafayette, La.
