2019 Honors Convocation

Excellence in Intelligence Analysis Award

Presented to a student who is completing a Master of Science in Intelligence Analysis and whose work in the program has shown dedication and competence at the highest level.

Christopher A. Clark

Joan K. Wilder Award

Presented to a graduating student in the Education Program and whose paper demonstrates scholarship in content and form, and creativity in approach and/or insight

Michael J. DeBruyn

Richard H. L. Marshall Award for Graduate Excellence in Information Assurance

Presented to a graduate student in Information Assurance who has exhibited the highest degree of academic achievement and leadership potential within a governmental, business, or educational organization. Given in the name of Richard Henry Lee Marshall to honor his contributions to the security of the nation.

Robert Schrah

Marcia A. Davis Liberal Studies Award

Presented to a graduating Master of Liberal Studies student for outstanding, inspirational, academic and life achievement.

Mary Ann Dinan

Sir Robert Peel Award

Award presented for excellence in graduate studies in Criminal Justice/Security Administration and for distinguished service within the student’s respective field.

Russell J. Emerick

Clarence J. McLeod Award

Presented in memory of Congressman Clarence J. McLeod to a junior with the highest academic average after five semesters in the College of Liberal Arts & Education.

Savannah N. Sloan

Robert and Genevieve Sage Addiction Studies Award

Presented to the graduating senior with the highest grade point average in the Addiction Studies program for seven terms.

Patrick D. Kelsch

Cybersecurity & Information Systems Undergraduate Award

Presented to the undergraduate student in the Cybersecurity & Information Systems Program who has demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement and shows exceptional promise as a scholar in this field.

Annmarie N. Nagy

Helen Kean Undergraduate Studies Award

Presented for the best undergraduate Education Program student paper demonstrating scholarship in content and form, and creativity in approach and/or insight.

Laura Garcia

Malcolm Carron, S.J., Education Award

Presented to the graduating senior with the highest grade point average in the Education Program for seven semesters.

Jean D. Johnson

Howard Walsh Memorial Award

Presented to the English major who has demonstrated the greatest proficiency in English language and literature; the award
was founded in 1927 by Annie Doheny Walsh.

Hannah M. Tillman

Catherine A. Caraher History Prize

Presented to a history major in recognition of outstanding academic achievement. The award is named in honor of the former chair of the History Department.

Mary K. McNally

Historic Memorials Society in Detroit Award

Presented to a history major by the Historic Memorials Society in Detroit for outstanding achievement in the study of American History.

Charles T. Murphy

Political Science Award

Presented to a graduating senior for commitment to academic excellence and service in political science.

Allison F. McDonough

Economics Award

Presented to a student majoring in economics or financial economics who shows exceptional promise in the field.

James L. Parchell

John J. Muller Psychology Award

Presented to an outstanding undergraduate to pursue an advanced degree in psychology.

Da' Jonae D. Foster

Jerome Rozycki Criminal Justice Studies Award

Presented to the graduating senior with the highest grade point average in the Criminal Justice Program for seven terms.

Heather A. Nelson

Social Work Award

Presented annually to the graduating senior with the highest grade point average in the Social Work Program for seven terms.

Marleen Rubio

Presented annually to honor freshmen with at least 15 hours in residence who have achieved a 4.0 grade point average; sophomores and juniors with 30 or more hours in residence who have achieved at least a 3.90 grade point average; and seniors with 30 or more hours in residence who have achieved at least a 3.80 grade point average.

Freshmen

Mary Elizabeth B. Johnson
Nathan J. Wodwaski

Sophomores

Olivia S. Elby
Dominick S. Gorsline
Natalia A. Grasso
Sarah C. Lucas

Juniors

Wenjing Gao
Rebekah Harden
Michael A. LaBruyere
Mary K. McNally
Gannon Pacioni
Teka L. Richardson
Savannah N. Sloan
Murui Tong

Seniors

Brittany N. Derr
Shaesha M. Dudley-Shoulders
Tianhui Fang
Da’Jonae D. Foster
Tiffeny J. Gripper
Sarah L. Hirschmann
Jean D. Johnson
Allison F. McDonough
Charles T. Murphy
Heather A. Nelson
James L. Parchell
Marleen Rubio
Joshua J. Sexton
Hannah M. Tillman
Mary A. Warr
Eryn E. Zelek

Presented to undergraduate students who are not Dean’s Gold Key awardees and who have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or better through Term I of this academic year.

Freshmen

Hannah Alexis
Crystal A. Al-Mahdi
Delaney N. Alward
Kennedy Campeau
Samantha R. Dick
Miranda M. Gorges
Jashanjot Singh
McKenna N. Tanguay
Kyle J. Waters
Haley N. Williams
Evan N. Zolman

Sophomores

Francis R. Doud
Rebekah A. Hirschmann
James S. Hofmann
Andrew A. Kujawski
Megan C. Lynch
Meredith H. Moore
Maya J. Mourani
Marlene L. Nelson
Nurzahan Rahman
Sabriyyah Ricketts
Rachel R. Russo
Alexandra Sinani
Mina Spryszak
Sophie L. Torcello
Jasmine L. Ulch

Juniors

Justin Armstrong
Marissa M. Barriuso
Tanaja K. Campbell
Christina Capling
Natalie R. Deyo
Laura Garcia
Yiyuan Han
Angel R. Hollobaugh
Jill N. Jenkins
Reyna D. Jimenez
Emily I. Jones
Grace G. Kowalski
Taylor R. Laporte
Jiangfeng Li
Ziruo Li
Steven L. Manrique
Zachary B. Marshall
Shelbi R. Matlock
Tegan R. McManus
Ashley N. Miller
Andre J. Moon
Thomas R. Mueller
Elizabeth L. Murphy
Jack J. Rehmann
Mitchell A. Robinson
Madison R. Scarsella
Sara M. Shook
Camille E. Sinclair
Micah Socha
Zachary P. Turk
Haley R. Walsh
Benjamin J. Westphal

Seniors

Jermaine Baldwin
Elyse M. Bender
Candice K. Bryant
Wenwei Cao
Tanita L. Chester
Ghadear T. Eid
Dongfei Gao
Dina C. Garcia
Courtney M. Gilbert
Maeve E. Grady
Robin I. Gravlin
Bethany J. Howard
Zili Hu
Melissa A. Keith
Patricia A. Ketzner
Matt R. Lemerise
Emma L. Leszczak
Siqi Li
Brandon Mays
Lynn R. McCurry
Lauri A. Moore
Scott J. Pickens
Sydney T. Pollock
Sarah C. Purifoy
Christina Roberts
Nicholas D. Sandercott
Yongqiang Sun
Annmarie H. Taylor
Daniel Torriglia
Kiana C. Williams
Alexandria A. Zimmerman

Presented to students who have completed the University Honors Program curriculum, volunteered community service and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.75.

Brittany N. Derr
Heather A. Nelson
Hannah M. Tillman

Kappa Gamma Pi is national Catholic college graduate honor society for current students who qualify for graduation or graduated with honors (3.30 or better at the time of application) and who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship, service achievement, faith commitment and leadership ability as undergraduates — students who have further pledged themselves to continued leadership in service and faith. Women and men of various faith commitments are eligible.

Jermaine Baldwin - Cybersecurity & Information Systems
Robin I. Gravlin - Psychology
Tiffeny J. Gripper - Criminal Justice
Jean D. Johnson - Special Education Emotional impairment
Heather A. Nelson - Criminal Justice
Chloe M. Ricciardi - Social Work
Mary A. Warr - History

Ongoing involvement in student organizations, spirituality workshops, leadership workshops and 125 hours of community service. The Pin Award will be distributed at the Campus Leadership and Service Awards Ceremony in April.

Bryan J. Debono - Psychology
Da' Jonae D. Foster - Psychology
Courtney M. Gilbert - Developmental Psychology
Bethany J. Howard - Psychology
Sydney T. Pollock - Psychology
Nicholas D. Sandercott - Psychology

These individuals have met the requirements of the Leadership Pin Award, have additional involvement in student organizations, spirituality retreats, completed leadership coursework and have performed 250 hours of community service.

Courtney M. Gilbert - Developmental Psychology
Sydney T. Pollock - Psychology
Nicholas D. Sandercott - Psychology