Graduating graduate students recognized for academic excellence

May 13, 2025

Sky view shot looking down on the lush grass located on Mount Carmel Campus's quad

The following academic honors were awarded to outstanding graduating graduate students for their exceptional scholarship and dedication. Selected by program directors and faculty, these honorees are recognized for their academic excellence and are celebrated at Commencement.

Graduate Academic Honors

Academic Excellence Award 
MS in Molecular and Cell Biology
  • Sarah Therese Eaton
  • Abigail K. Eydman
Faculty Award for Academic Excellence MS in Accounting
  • Jack R. Higgins
Faculty Award for Academic Excellence MBA

  • Arianna Jade Newth
Faculty Award for Academic Excellence MS in Business Analytics

  • Cameron Mitchell Morosky
Faculty Award for Academic Excellence MS in Organizational Leadership
  • Catherine M. Bonet
Faculty Award for Academic Excellence Professional Master of Business Administration
  • Jennifer K. Soares
Faculty Award for Academic Excellence
 MS in Interactive Media and Communications
  • Sean Nathaniel Formantes
Faculty Award for Academic Excellence MS in Journalism
  • 
Zachary Gray Carter
Faculty Award for Academic Excellence MA in Cinematic Production Management
  • Paige Marie Pezzella
Faculty Award for Academic Excellence MS in Public Relations
  • 
Matthew Christopher Vogel
Faculty Award for Academic Excellence MS in Sports Journalism

  • Toni Kathryn Wetmore
Faculty Award for Academic Excellence Master of Science in Computer Science
  • Harika Sirandass
Faculty Award for Academic Excellence Master of Science in Cybersecurity
  • Yusuf Usman
Academic Excellence Award MHS in Biomedical Sciences
  • Zachary Alan Tuck
Academic Excellence Award
 Entry-Level Master of Occupational Therapy
  • Nadia Rodrigues
Academic Excellence Award 
Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy
  • Nicole Elizabeth Cobb
Academic Excellence Award
 MHS in Advanced Medical Imaging and Leadership
  • Elizabeth Jane Velez
Academic Excellence Award MHS in Physician Assistant
  • Katie E. Rogers
Academic Excellence Award Master of Social Work
  • 
Riva I. Bergman
Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy Achievement Award

  • Francine Ann Ruzich
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Scholarship Award
  • Gelsomina M. DiTomasso Matthew J. Kroon
Dr. Kenneth V. Kaloustian Award
  • Jacqueline Ann Schoer
William B. Shaffer Jr. Award
  • Nicole Napolitano Elvezio
Mark F. Tantorski Memorial Award
  • Kate Elizabeth Duffy
Academic Excellence Award Doctor of Nursing Practice
  • Christina Giwa
Academic Excellence Award Master of Science in Nursing
  • Jennifer Vollmer
Holistic Nursing Practice Award
  • Melissa Anne Finken 

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