Emory University senior Mariangela Jordan is the recipient of the 2012 Lucius Lamar McMullan Award, one of Emory's highest student honors which also comes with $20,000 — no strings attached.

The McMullan Award, endowed by Emory alumnus William L. Matheson in honor of his uncle, is given to a graduating senior who exhibits "outstanding citizenship, exceptional leadership and rare potential for service to his or her community, the nation and the world."