2022 College of Liberal Arts & Education Honors Convocation
The College of Liberal Arts & Education is pleased to honor our students for their academic excellence, service and leadership.
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Graduate Student Awards - Department
Computer & Information Systems Graduate Award
Presented to a graduate student in the Master of Science in Computer & Information Systems Program who has demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement and shows exceptional promise as a scholar in this field.
Manoj Akula
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.
Jeffrey J. Overhulse
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.
Heather A. Nelson
Marcia A. Davis Liberal Studies Award
Presented to a graduating Master of Arts in Liberal Studies student for outstanding, inspirational, academic and life achievement.
Jill A. Turner
Sir Robert Peel Award
Presented for excellence in graduate studies in Criminal Justice and for distinguished service within the field.
Nicole M. Beswetherick
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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.
Kara R. Wolfbauer
Edmund Miller, S.J., Service Award
Presented to a graduating senior in the College of Liberal Arts & Education for outstanding service to the College. The recipient’s name is also inscribed on a plaque in Briggs Building.
Natalia A. Grasso
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Undergraduate Student Awards - Department
Robert and Genevieve Sage Addiction Studies Award
Presented to the graduating senior with the highest cumulative grade point average in the Addiction Studies Program for seven terms.
Nina M. Nestorowich
Communication Excellence Award
Presented to a graduating Communication Studies senior who has demonstrated academic excellence and who has applied communication competence to benefit the community.
Allison M. Falk
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.
Sonya Simmons
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.
Nathaniel R. Kelly
Economics Award
Presented to a student majoring in Economics or Financial Economics who shows exceptional promise in the field.
Chengjun Ren
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 Alexis
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 Department of History.
Jake R. Nagorski
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.
Cariel L. Gamlin
Legal Studies Award
Presented for academic excellence and outstanding service to the legal community.
Natalia A. Grasso
Political Science Award
Presented to a graduating senior for commitment to academic excellence and service in Political Science.
Natalia A. Grasso
John J. Muller Psychology Award
Presented to an outstanding undergraduate to pursue an advanced degree in Psychology.
Delaney N. Alward
Theatre Arts Award
Presented to Theatre majors who combine scholastic achievement with outstanding artistry and service to the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company.
Jeremy E. St. Martin
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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 3.9 grade point average; and seniors with 30 or more hours in residence who have achieved at least a 3.8 grade point average.
Freshmen
Jasmine S. Roeske
Elizabeth Barba VillaSophomores
Jacob G. Yasso
Juniors
Kaileigh M. Nuessgen
Kara R. WolfbauerSeniors
Hannah Alexis
Delaney N. Alward
Maghan M. Davis
Payton DeWitt
Natalia A. Grasso
Airess A. Hill
James W. Huffman
Nathaniel R. Kelly
Jake R. Nagorski
Chengjun Ren
Madelyn M. Rush
Rachel R. Russo
Isabel R. Ryzenga
Isabella L. Scaccia
Mahnaz Seddiqi
Jeremy E. St. Martin
McKenna N. Tanguay
Lan Wang
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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 3.5 or better through Term I of this academic year.
Freshmen
Mary A. Andraos
Genesis E. Barnes
Amelia S. Borchich
Lydia S. Chapman
Adam J. Dobiesz
Preston T. Duller
Nicholas D. Gilevich
Maria Gojcaj
Harrison S. Haviland-Longo
Natalie M. Kenny
Hannah R. Kopitzki
Charles A. Lipka
Brandon S. Manuszak
John-Paul T. Marvin
Kariana J. Odister
Luka E. Pierson
Nydia A. Shumate
Norman Y. Yacoob
Daniella M. Younan
Breanna M. ZaitounaSophomores
Mona B. Alawie
Najat H. Assaad
Rebecca De La Garza
Liam J. Gilbert
Imanol Lozano
Katherine I. Mutschler
Emma T. Porta
Nathan A. Spreitzer
Lauryn D. WintersJuniors
Tyler J. Allis
Haneen H. Alnashi
Zainab Altwaij
Elizabeth N. Brandt
Charlotte H. Dale
Isabella J. Filary
Muhammad M. Hoque
Mohammed B. Khan
Cole R. Luken
Mackenzie M. Paquette
Ryan M. Rutkowski
Anisa Simoni
Natalie S. Skhria
Alexandra N. Stewart
Tessia A. StruckSeniors
Nagi M. Alnamer
Angeline Anthony
Jordyn M. Chapman
Camryn D. Chavis
Zachery X. Cotton
Samantha R. Dick
Allison M. Falk
Zhenyu Guo
Sandro Hakim
Abraham Jan
Mariane G. Karkaba
Heather R. Keery
Kaylen M. Little
Cristina Martinez
Nina M. Nestorowich
Elise V. Pannemann
Olivia S. Parra
Timothy J. Rheaume
Emily M. Rico
Kurt J. Romkema
Sonya J. Simmons
Hawah N. Teah
Jaida K. Tedesco
Dana M. Vitale
Markie S. White
Uhuru A. Williams
Zhicheng Yang
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Honors Scholars Cum Laude
Students who have completed the Honors Program curriculum, volunteered a minimum of 100 hours of community service, and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Claire E. Sandau
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Kappa Gamma Pi
Membership in Kappa Gamma Pi, the national Catholic college graduate Honor Society, is awarded to students whose lives exemplify excellence in leadership, scholarship, faith and service.
Alicia Flowers
Dominick Gorsline
Amina Jukic
Mariam Mikho
Melissa Saari
Claire Sandau -
Leadership Pin and Medallion Award Candidate
Ongoing involvement in student organizations, spirituality workshops, leadership workshops and 105 hours of community service.
Marianne Karkaba - Political Science Major, Philosophy and Leadership minor