91直播视频 Honors Top Students with 2024 University Awards
The 91直播视频 celebrated the exceptional academic achievements and community contributions of its undergraduate students at the 2024 University Awards ceremony. Held at the Harold Alfond Forum on UNE's Biddeford Campus on Tuesday, April 23, the annual event provides an opportunity to formally recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship, leadership, and service.
The awards are the result of a rigorous selection process by a committee comprising representatives from the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), the Faculty Assembly Student Affairs Committee, the Global Education Program, the CAS Internship Office, the 91直播视频Office of Student Affairs, and the Westbrook College of Health Professions (WCHP) faculty.
By honoring its highest-performing and most engaged students, 91直播视频reinforces its commitment to fostering academic excellence and developing future leaders dedicated to serving their communities.
鈥淭he 91直播视频community consists of many different groups of people, and this event brings us all together to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our students,鈥 said Jonathan Millen, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, during the awards ceremony. 鈥淎t UNE, we take academic excellence and student leadership very seriously. We also understand that the achievements we celebrate on campus are just the beginning, a foundation for an even greater set of accomplishments that you will attain as you go out into the world."
University Awards
ALUMNI COUNCIL ESSAY CONTEST AWARD
The 2024 essay prompt explores the tension between the growing reliance on AI in our lives and the ethical, moral, and human considerations that guide decision-making. It highlights the limitations of AI in capturing the nuances and intangible factors that shape real-life choices. The students were asked to reconcile this conflict and share perspectives on how to balance the increasing influence of AI with the ethical and moral values that should underpin our personal and professional decisions.
Recipients:
First Place: 鈥淗uman Identity in an AI Filled World鈥 by Edward Iannuzzi-Sucich
Second Place: 鈥淲hat AI Can't Replace鈥 by Alexa Livingston
Third Place: 鈥淥ur Future With AI鈥 by Elaina Sarsfield
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
For any student who has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to serve others in the University or greater community. Academic achievement must also have been demonstrated. Examples of the nominee鈥檚 service contributions for this current academic year and other years are requested.
Recipient:
Sophia Moschella (Medical Biology and Medical Science, 鈥24)
GLOBAL EDUCATION AWARD
For any student who has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to global citizenship by participating in 91直播视频Global Education programs, such as semester or year abroad, faculty-led travel course(s), volunteer programs or internship(s) abroad. Examples of the nominee's global experiences for this current academic year and other years are requested.
Recipient:
Grace Curley (Neuroscience, 鈥24)
HANNAH FIELDS-LENEHAN FINE ARTS AWARD
This award honors the legacy of Tim Lenehan 鈥71鈥檚 mother, Hannah Fields-Lenehan, by celebrating the value of artistic and creative expression in all people. All undergraduate students are invited to submit artwork to be voted on by 91直播视频community members. The top three students who receive the most votes are awarded special recognition.
Recipients:
First Place: Jhana Prue
Second Place: Thomas Garcia
Third Place: Marissa Carter
JACQUES DOWNS AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Recognizes the most accomplished 91直播视频College of Arts and Sciences graduating senior. Considerations for this award are primarily the student鈥檚 academic achievement (overall GPA, number of semesters on the Dean鈥檚 List, and academic awards and scholarships), scholarly work (original undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity), and service considerations during their 91直播视频career.
Recipient: Kaylee Emery, (Medical Biology and Medical Science, 鈥24)
JUNIOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD
For any junior who has excelled in their academics. Considerations for this award are primarily the student鈥檚 academic achievements (overall GPA, number of semesters on the Dean鈥檚 List, and academic awards and scholarships), collegiality, and scholarly work (original undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity). Service considerations during their 91直播视频career will also be considered.
Recipient:
Brooklynn Merrill (Neuroscience, 鈥25)
SOPHOMORE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD
For any sophomore who has excelled in their academics. Considerations for this award are primarily the student鈥檚 academic achievements (overall GPA, number of semesters on the Dean鈥檚 List, and academic awards and scholarships), collegiality, and scholarly work (original undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity). Service contributions during their 91直播视频career will also be considered.
Recipient:
Will DeFroscia (Chemistry, 鈥26)
STUDENT LEADER AWARD
For any student who has demonstrated excellence in leadership at the University. The nominee should demonstrate a commitment to excellence that results in positive change in the University community, possess a balanced collegiate lifestyle, and serve as a role model. Examples of specific contributions for this current academic year and other years are requested. Academic achievements will also be considered.
Recipient:
Ashleigh Marshall (Nursing, 24)
SUSAN J. HILLMAN SCIENCE/MATH EDUCATION AWARD
This award is for a 91直播视频College of Arts and Sciences student who shows dedication to STEM education and professional promise as a STEM educator. Students with formal (classroom) or informal (outreach) teaching experience in STEM fields including, but not limited to, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, neuroscience, environmental science, and psychology will be considered. The awardee should have a bright intellect and be known as a role model and mentor among their peers.
Recipient:
Cassandra McKiel (Elementary/Middle Education, 鈥24)
EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION AWARD
For the undergraduate who has accomplished professional preparation, civic engagement, and global awareness as critical to their academic career (and liberal arts education) through diverse involvement in experiential education programs offered on the University campus including internships, research, community service, and global education. Involvement in three or more of the above areas is required. Demonstrated leadership in at least two of the above areas is preferred.
Recipient:
Megan Pike (Marine Science, 鈥24)
CAS DEAN鈥橲 LEADERSHIP AWARD
The College of Arts and Sciences Dean鈥檚 Leadership Award was established to honor a CAS student who exemplifies the value of a liberal arts education by bringing together academic excellence with demonstrated applications beyond the classroom while also engaging in leadership activities in the college.
Recipient:
Samantha Lagasse (Psychology, 鈥24)
Outstanding Researcher/Scholar in the Natural Sciences
Recipient:
Peter Swanson (Chemistry, 鈥24)
Outstanding Graduate Researcher/Scholar
Recipient:
Aubrey Jane (M.S. Marine Sciences, 鈥24)
EXCELLENCE IN GRADUATE TEACHING AWARD
Recipient:
Kathyrn McGee (M.S. Biological Sciences, 鈥25)
College of Business
Outstanding Student Award for Business Administration
Recipient:
Rachel Sledjeski 鈥24
Outstanding Student Award for Sport and Recreation Management
Recipient:
Tyler Calhoun 鈥24
Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies
Outstanding Student for Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies
Recipient:
Dez Schrankel 鈥24
Jessica Cox Henderson 1886 Award for Activism
Recipient:
Elizabeth Mitchell 鈥24
School of Arts and Humanities
Outstanding Student Award for Art
Recipient:
Lilliana Gurney 鈥24
Outstanding Student Award for Communications
Recipient:
Mya Hankes 鈥24
Outstanding Student Award for English
Recipient:
Victoria Robichaud 鈥24
Outstanding Student Award for History
Recipient:
Benjamin Fitzgerald 鈥24
Outstanding Student Award for Writing
Recipient:
Thomas Garcia, 鈥24
School of Education
Outstanding Student Award for Art Education
Recipient:
Daphne Wilkerson 鈥24
Outstanding Student Award for Elementary/Middle Education
Recipient:
Cassie McKiel 鈥24
Outstanding Student Award for Education Studies
Recipient:
Juliet Fluty 鈥24
Outstanding Student Award for Special Education
Recipient:
Lauren Lepage 鈥24
School of Biological Sciences
Outstanding Student Award for Biological Sciences
Recipient:
Sienna Matregrano 鈥24
Outstanding Student Award for Medical Biology 鈥 Medical Sciences
Recipient:
Anjana Govindaraj 鈥24
Outstanding Student Award for Medical Biology 鈥 Pre-Physician Assistant
Recipient:
Karl Mohr 鈥24
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Outstanding Student Award for Applied Mathematics
Recipient:
Cormac Collins 鈥24
Outstanding Student Award for Biochemistry
Recipients:
Shannon Alvino 鈥24 and Savannah Wakita 鈥24
Outstanding Student Award for Chemistry
Recipient:
Peter Swanson 鈥24
Outstanding Student Award for Data Science
Recipient:
AJ Lusty 鈥24
School of Marine and Environmental Programs
Outstanding Student Award for Marine Entrepreneurship
Recipient:
Timothy Michalik 鈥24
Outstanding Student Award for Marine Sciences 鈥 Oceanography
Recipient: Willa Dolley 鈥 24
Outstanding Student Award for Marine Sciences 颅鈥 Marine Biology
Recipient:
Sophia Tearman 鈥24
Outstanding Student Award for Marine Affairs
Recipient:
Sophie Piette 鈥24
Outstanding Student Award for Aquaculture and Aquarium Science
Recipient:
Daniel Lucas 鈥24
Outstanding Student Award for Sustainability and Business
Recipient:
Alyssa Wallingford 鈥24
Outstanding Student Award for Environmental Studies
Recipient:
Nikki Valentine 鈥24
Outstanding Student Award for Environmental Science
Recipient:
Matthew Pittsley 鈥24
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Outstanding Student Award for Animal Behavior
Recipient:
Addy Leifer 鈥24
Outstanding Student Award for Applied Social and Cultural Studies
Recipient:
Anika Koopman 鈥24
Outstanding Student for Mental Health Rehabilitation
Recipient:
Lauryn Alley 鈥24
Outstanding Student Award for Neuroscience
Recipient:
Connor Nowak 鈥24
Outstanding Student Award for Political Science
Recipient:
Aiden Hosein 鈥24
Outstanding Student Award for Psychology
Recipient:
Gracie Ouellette 鈥24
