The College of Education and Health Professions presented an award to the No. 1 senior scholar at its annual banquet. These students earned her 4.0 GPA in all coursework.
The College of Education and Health Professions held its annual student awards ceremony on April 15, recognizing more than 100 outstanding students.
Other than graduation, this event is the university's largest celebration of student achievement.
Dean Kate Mamiseishvili said interacting with students is always the highlight of her day. “Dear students, you give meaning to everything we do,” she told the crowd at the beginning of the banquet. “As we advance impactful research, engage in support and partnerships, and recruit the most talented faculty, we do everything we can to provide you with an innovative educational experience and lead the way in cutting-edge research.” We do this to expose you to new discoveries and to build caring connections with you. You give us purpose.”
Mamiseishvili said she was proud of the students who chose careers in education and health care and praised their decision to become part of the University of Care Professions.
“We teach, heal, train, inspire and help people reach their full potential,” she said. “What we do builds the foundation for prosperity, success, and happiness.”
hotz award
The Henry G. Award and the Stella Hotz Award are presented annually to exemplary juniors and sophomores. These awards were established in memory of Henry Hotz, who served on the faculty of A for 24 years and as dean for 11 years, and his wife, Stella, who was the first woman to hold the position of full professor at A. It was done. Hotz Award winners are determined by grade point average and academic performance.
This year's Henry G. and Stella Hotz Award, given to the outstanding sophomore, went to Anna Matusiak, a student in the university's Eleanor Mann School of Nursing. The Henry G. Stella Hotz Award, given to the outstanding junior, was presented to Taylor Porter, also a nursing student.
Presidential Scholar Award
Each year, each college in the university nominates one undergraduate student as a Chancellor's Scholar. The Presidential Scholar Award was presented to Tzion Selassie, who majored in exercise science and minored in biology.
The Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1980 to commemorate the inauguration of James Martin as president of the University of America. Presidential Scholars are selected based on academic achievement.
1st place senior researcher
Matt Ganio, associate dean for academic affairs and student affairs, announced the university's first and senior scholars. Since 1942, special recognition has been given to students who earn the highest grade point average in the university. The 1st Place Senior Scholar has completed all of her studies at U of A and has earned her 4.0 GPA in all coursework.
The 17 senior scholars in first place are Katherine Anderson, Madeline Daniels, Kristen Fish, Zoe Lawless, Claire Lindley, Elizabeth Long, Alyssa Meist, Allison Reichel, Susana Rodriguez Gongora, and Crystal Schaefer, Ryan Sellner, Jessica Seymour, Grace Sibley, and Rachel Sweninson. , Mfazzella Tabassum, Graham Turner, Leslie Williams.
senior researcher
Senior Scholars have a 4.0 GPA but have taken at least one course at another university. These 18 outstanding students are: Robert Borner, Abigail Caldarera, Margaret Essington, Eva Fendler, Brooke Friedman, Mary Gilliam, Marisa Kuhn, Madison Leher, Jada Mack, Lindsay McLemore, Claire – Metcalf, Caitlin Parker, Brittany Pittman, Ellie Poliak, and Emerson Schinkel. Macy Schmitz, Marie Seikola, Jocelyn Stringer.
Honors Research Symposium Award Winners
Winners of the university's 13th annual Honors Research Symposium were also recognized.
Meredith Dieffenbach, an exercise science major, won the Best Research Project award for her poster presentation, “Comparing Intensity Levels of Physical Activity on Playgrounds.”
Caitlin Parker, a public health major, won the award for Best Literature Review Project for her presentation titled “Assessing the Current Status of Cancer Cachexia Clinical Trials.”
Madison Sims, an exercise science major, received the Best Practices-Based Project Award. Her poster presentation focused on “A Review of Vestibular Therapy for Concussion.”
Category award
The College of Education and Health Professions has six academic departments and 18 research and service departments. The university's 183 full-time faculty members are internationally known for their scholarly activities and research. Enrollment for fall 2023 was 6,199.
The university honored outstanding students from each department at the banquet.
Communication disorders and occupational therapy: Cole Burton, Madeline Lawrence, Kendra Willikowski.
Counseling, leadership, and research methods: Jamie Aguirre, Anna Amos, Andrew Buffenberger, Noel Chesser, Ethan Harris, Elizabeth Humphrey, Jamie Loftin, Ashtyn McCain, Antoinette Mims, Bryce Mullins, Margie Pem, Curtis Smith .
Curriculum and instruction: Madeline Adkins, Teresa Blake, Robert Borner, Connor Brawley, Leah Cheek, Alex Dewell, Anahi Francis, Samantha Fitzsimmons, Leticia de la Garza, Ashlynn Hamm, Bailey Hamilton, Elise Hampton, Lydia Hendricks, Shannon Holland, Erin House, Cole Jensen, Madison Maddox, Daria Manjarez, Hannah Moon, Kari Miner, Amirocita Mota, Nahomi Gonzalez Pineda, Leslie Ramirez, Ashley Taroni, Jennifer Wallis, Jennifer Ward.
Educational reform: Alison Heap Johnson and Sarah Morris.
Eleanor Mann School of Nursing: Suzanne Early, Allison Evans, Kristen Fish, Clara Hutchinson, Jessica Labelloni, Kelly Marta, Allison Reichel, Sandy Stevens.
Health, human performance and recreation: Madison Ceola, Stephanie Kotariu, Megan Jones, Paul Kimbrough, Carrington King, Margo Leavitt, Oluwatoyin Olatunde, Christy Paglione, Caitlin Parker, Kathleen McPartland, Jeb Wilborg, Diane・Zashin.
Mamiseishvili ended the evening with a quote from Maya Angelou. “I learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
She left the students with the following parting thoughts: “I hope today makes you feel special. I hope you take this feeling with you as you embark on your life and career journey and represent the College of Care Professions with pride.”
