Awards and Prizes Given During Commencement
The Alumni Prize for Outstanding Achievement in the College of Arts and Sciences
To a graduating senior in the College of Arts and Sciences on the basis of grade-point average, independent study, and involvement in university and/or community affairs. Awarded by the Â鶹¹û¶³ Alumni Association.
Winner: Cielo Disla
The Alumni Prize for Outstanding Achievement in the College of Health
To a graduating senior in the College of Health on the basis of grade-point average, independent study, and involvement in university and/or community affairs. Awarded by the Â鶹¹û¶³ Alumni Association.
Winner: Maura Berecin
The Alumni Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Interdisciplinary Studies
To a graduating senior in interdisciplinary studies on the basis of grade-point average, independent study, and involvement in university and/or community affairs. Awarded by the Â鶹¹û¶³ Alumni Association.
Winner: Hailey Belverio
The Timothy M. Breidegam Memorial Student Service Award
To the student who has unselfishly given their service to the university community, following the example of Timothy M. Breidegam of the Class of 1978.
Winner: Jeremiah Espionsa
The Graduate Â鶹¹û¶³ Thesis Award
To the candidate for the master of education or master of arts in teaching degree whose thesis meets the highest standards of scholarship, critical reflection, and benefit to the practice, in honor of excellence in teacher action research.
Winner: Kristine Furlong
The Master of Business Administration Award
To the graduating MBA student with the highest grade-point average in courses taken at the graduate level by March of the current year.
Winner: Megan Tonno
The Master of Science in Nursing Achievement Award
To a master of science student selected by the nursing faculty for outstanding achievement in scholarship and professional practice.
Winner: Kelsey Blanche Hochheimer and Linda Leilani Machado
The Â鶹¹û¶³ RN to BSN Nursing Excellence Award
To an RN to BSN student who, in the judgment of the nursing faculty, has displayed educational commitment and academic excellence, based on outstanding student performance and professionalism throughout the program of study.
Winner: Ada Ruiz
The Outstanding Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Student Award
To the occupational therapy student selected by the graduate faculty for outstanding achievement in scholarship and professional practice.
Winner: Emily Weiss
The Outstanding Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Student Award
To the speech-language pathology student selected by the graduate faculty for outstanding achievement in scholarship and professional practice.
Winner: Liv Charette
The Outstanding Doctor of Athletic Training Student Award
To the doctor of athletic training student selected by the graduate faculty for outstanding achievement in academics and scholarship, and for outstanding advocacy for the profession.
Winner: Brittany Braun and Victoria Fauntroy
The Outstanding Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Award
To the doctor of physical therapy student selected by the graduate faculty for outstanding achievement in academics and scholarship, and for outstanding advocacy for the profession.
Winner: Ashka Sevak
Rochelle N. Pavolv Santiago MACC prize
To the graduating master of arts in clinical counseling student selected by the graduate faculty for perseverance, outstanding professionalism in clinical practice, and academic commitment.
Winner: Jayleen Rodriguez
Outstanding Post Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate Student Award
To the PP-OTD student selected by the graduate faculty for outstanding achievement in academics and scholarship, leadership, and for outstanding advocacy for the profession.
Winner: Taylor Heffner