Emma Cochrane ('13) has been named a Young Woman of Distinction by the Progress Club of Halifax.

Cochrane distinguished herself as an exceptional student and leader. She entered Acadia University on scholarship in 2009 and received additional scholarships. Emma graduated a University Scholar in May 2013 with her BA Honours (Politics) and earned the Bronze Medal in Politics (highest marks). She served on the Students' Union for three years and was a Politics teaching assistant and tutor. Interest in gender justice led Emma to co-organize "Acadia Students for Enthusiastic Consent" and Acadia's first Sex Fest. These have been invaluable in promoting a safer campus. Cochrane starts her Master's degree on a $17,500 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council fellowship.

The Progress Women of Excellence Awards and fundraising event supports Phoenix Youth, a non-profit, community-based organization offering at-risk and homeless youth ages 12 - 24 the opportunity to break the cycle of homelessness and find a better path. 

Learn more on the CBC News.

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