2022 Student Graduation Award Winners

Congratulations to the following students who received awards during our May 2022 Commencement Ceremonies. The Student Graduation Awards are presented to graduating seniors who were nominated by a member of the campus community.

Rosemary Elliott Harder ’69 Award for Creative Leadership

The Rosemary Elliott Harder ’69 Award for Creative Leadership may be conferred on a graduating woman who has exhibited creative leadership and aptitude in her time at Stevenson University. The successful recipient will have experience where she has encouraged, cultivated, and implemented imaginative solutions and strategies. The student must be a graduating senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at the time of her selection. 

Lauryn Davis, Business Communication
School of Design

Marion and Henry J. Knott Achievement Award 

The Marion and Henry J. Knott Achievement Award may be conferred on one graduating student who has demonstrated the ability to achieve academically, to reach out to the needs of others at the University, and to persevere toward a goal while also managing major primary responsibilities outside Stevenson University life.

Zachary Addams, Biology
Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences

Elizabeth McWethy Award

The Elizabeth McWethy Award may be conferred to one graduating student who has demonstrated exceptional creativity, manifested genuine concern for society, and has actively influenced the lives of others. 

Jaibyn Hull, Biology
Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences

Dorothy Stang Award

The Dorothy Stang Award may be conferred on one graduating senior who best exemplifies devotion to the good of the wider community as reflected in the life of Dorothy Stang, a member of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the founders of Stevenson University. Stang’s commitment to bringing social justice to the underprivileged in Brazil led to her murder. The award honors integrity, courage in the face of adversity, and a willingness to act on convictions without regard to consequence. Embodying the most cherished values that an education from Stevenson University instills in its students, the recipient of the Stang Award reaches out to members of the community who have financial, spiritual, social, or cultural needs. Our recipient is a “reflective and accomplished individual committed to a lifetime of learning and contribution” (Stevenson University Mission Statement).

Grace Hollin, Middle School Education
School of Education

John Mitchell Award

The John Mitchell Award may be conferred on one graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding service to their community in a way that exemplifies the values of Stevenson University’s mission.

Marie-Clare Ofoegbu, Communication Studies
School of Design

Provost’s Award for Exceptional Scholarship

The Provost’s Award for Exceptional Scholarship is conferred from time to time on one graduating student who has performed academically in a particularly exceptional way, has demonstrated unique intellectual ability and initiative, and has contributed to the academic pursuits of their peers.

Samantha Rea, Biochemistry
Fine School of the Sciences

President’s Award for Scholarly and Creative Achievement

The President’s Award for Scholarly and Creative Achievement is conferred from time to time on a graduating student whose total performance has been marked in a striking fashion by singular creativity and by the depth of their intellectual interest and performance in all subject areas. 

Grace Chaffee, Elementary Education
School of Education

SU Pin Award

The SU Pin Award is the most comprehensive honor the University may confer on one graduating student whose total personal performance is meritorious, including academic achievement, independence and integrity of thought and action, reliability, respect for others, and involvement in University or community affairs.

Kaelyn Gloyd, Psychology
School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Orsia F. Young Leadership Award

The Orsia F. Young Leadership Award may be conferred on one graduating student from each academic school of the University who has performed in an outstanding manner as a leader in the University community, initiated action, motivated others to do so, and been an agent for positive change in the University.