2019 Honors Convocation

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  Graduate Student Awards - Department

  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

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  Undergraduate Student Awards - College

  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

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  Undergraduate Student Awards - Department

  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

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  Dean's Gold Key Award

  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

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  Dean's Award

  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

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  Presidential Scholars

  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

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  Kappa Gamma Pi

  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

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  Leadership Pin Award Candidates

  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

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  Leadership Medallion Award Recipients

  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