Honors Program Newsletter: February 2024
Message From the Director
As we look back on another year, we’re delighted to share the accomplishments of some of our outstanding students. It’s been a busy semester's end as our students presented at conferences, finished final projects and exams, and our seniors prepared to graduate.
I'm proud that two Honors students were the recipients of the awards traditionally given to the two top students in the graduating class – the Frederica 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Award and the Levinus 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Award. You can read more about their accomplishments in the links below.
Our students are involved in every aspect of academic life at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ and they continue to impress us. They seek out opportunities for leadership, service, and research. Many of our students were recently lauded for their accomplishments during the Research and Project Showcase and the Celebration and Recognition of Excellence Weekend. We are dedicated to supporting and applauding these exemplary students.
It was a pleasure to cheer on another class crossing the stage at graduation. I wish you a wonderful summer and I look forward to catching up with you again in the August edition of our newsletter when we’ll welcome the next class of 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Honors students.
— Kate Krueger, Director, University Honors Program / Professor of Literature
Frederica 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Award
Graduating Honors Student Celia Darling received the Frederica 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Award during the spring 2024 commencement ceremony. She was selected for the $1,000 award by a vote of the full University faculty based on her scholarship and promise of outstanding achievement. She earned her bachelor of science degree in political science with minors in anthropology, environmental science, and environmental policy.
Read More About Celia
Levinus 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Award
Graduating Honors Student Miles Compai received the Levinus 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Award during the spring commencement ceremony. He also was selected for the $1,000 award by a vote of the full University faculty, based on his scholarship and promise of outstanding achievement. He earned his bachelor of science degree in engineering & management (E&M) in December.
Read More About Miles
Honors Students Recognized
Numerous 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Honors students were recognized at the Celebration and Recognition of Excellence Weekend. The 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Honors Steering Board received a Distinguished Service Award for their impact at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Benjamin Ellis, Mahnoor Ali, Ella Weldy, and Miranda Wolf were inducted into Phalanx. Many others received recognition for their leadership, service, and research at RAPS. We applaud them all!
Read More About These Recognitions
ASCE Student Chapter Leaders Workshop
91¶ÌÊÓƵ American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter Vice President and Honors Student Kylie Nowicki ‘25 attended the 2024 ASCE Workshop for Student Leaders. Students from four ASCE regions as well as young members and ASCE professionals gathered together to network and attend workshops to better their leadership skills.
Read More About the Workshop