(Jackson, MS) – Leyli Ogle, a student at Crowder College, has been named a 2026 New Century Transfer and All-USA Academic Team Scholar. She will receive scholarships totaling $5,750 in recognition of her intellectual, leadership, and community and campus engagement achievements.
New Century Transfer Scholars are selected based on their academic accomplishments, leadership, activities, and how they extend their intellectual talents beyond the classroom. More than 2,300 students from nearly 1,400 college campuses nationwide were nominated. Only one New Century Transfer Scholar is selected from each state.
“Leyli personifies perseverance,” observed Dr. David Schieffler, a co-advisor of the Xi Xi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Crowder. “She works full-time, is enrolled in a full slate of Crowder classes, and takes life’s inevitable challenges in stride. Upon graduating from Crowder, she plans to study social work at Missouri State University and then work in a high-need school. Her future students will be lucky to have her.”
Emily Lewis, co-advisor of the Xi Xi chapter, PTK at Crowder commented, “Leyli consistently demonstrates resilience in the way she approaches both challenges and opportunities. She pushes herself to grow, leads with integrity, and supports those around her in meaningful ways. Her commitment to the values of PTK is evident in her actions, not just her words. We are truly fortunate to have her at Crowder, and I have no doubt she will continue to make a positive impact wherever her path leads.”
The program is sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, and Phi Theta Kappa.
“We congratulate Leyli for receiving this prestigious scholarship, and we are honored to partner with the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and The Coca-Cola Foundation to recognize these outstanding achievements,” said Phi Theta Kappa’s President and CEO Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner. “Scholarship programs like this are integral for creating opportunities for two-year college students to succeed and for putting college completion within reach.”
The New Century Transfer Scholars will be recognized at Phi Theta Kappa’s annual convention, PTK Catalyst, in Baltimore, Maryland on March 26 and 28.
Ogle was recognized for her academic achievements, campus and community engagement and overall leadership. The All-USA program is among the nation’s premier academic honors for students pursuing an associate degree. Each institution may nominate two students, and Ogle is one of 20 chosen nationally.
“The All-USA program is a prestigious recognition of a student’s exceptional abilities both in and outside of the classroom,” Amanda Karpinski-Gorman, Director of the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation, said. “These students are selected for their resilience, creativity, and ingenuity in tackling global and local challenges. We are incredibly proud of the individuals named to the 2026 team and eagerly anticipate the continued impact they will make.”
About Crowder College:
Crowder College was established in April 1963, as the voters of Newton and McDonald counties passed the issue to create a community college (formerly junior college) on the land formerly known as Camp Crowder. Today, the college provides services to a nine-county service region in southwest Missouri with locations in Neosho, Cassville, Joplin, McDonald County, Nevada, and Webb City. The student population exists from within the four-state region, and around the globe. With over 80 degree and program options, the college is a great place to train for a career or transfer to a university.
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