The Southern Polytechnic State University chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers won several awards at the recent Spring Regional Conference on the Vanderbilt University campus. The chapter was recognized as the Region 3 Chapter of the Year, and also received honors for Academic Excellence and Outstanding President.

Southern Polytechnic's chapter bested organizations from Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Kentucky and Tennessee to win the Chapter of the Year Award. "I am tremendously proud," said NSBE president Rosalind Newton. "There are so many people in the organization that have contributed to our growth and success. These awards reflect our chapter's dedication to fulfilling the national mission of increasing the number of black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community."

Newton took home The Outstanding President Award, given to the president in each region leading to overall excellence. SPSU also won the Region 3 Academic Excellence Award, given to the chapter that best increases overall GPA and develops methods for member academic success.

The SPSU chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers was established in 1987 and has 81 members.