Congratulations to the following Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences students selected for this year’s University of Akron (UA) LIFE Awards.
- Blake Smith, Political Science, A-Key Blue Award
- Ella Schag, Biomedical Science, A-Key Blue Award
- Brooke Campbell, Biomedical Science, A-Gold Award; Alumni Association Student Recognition Award
- Grace DeWitt, Political Science, A-Gold Award
- BreAnna Piorkowski, Psychology, A-Gold Award; Top 10 Senior Award
- Isaac Machar, Psychology and Biology, A-Gold Award
- Ayesha Qureshi, Biomedical Science, A-Gold Award
- Elena Vukovich, A-Gold Award
- Miranda Brainard, Biomedical Science, Alumni Association Student Recognition Award
- Migyeong Jang, Counseling Psychology, Graduate Excellence & Leadership Award
- Ryan F. Laverick, Political Science, Master's Scholar Award
- Olivia Swigert, Art, Outstanding First Year Student Award
- Samantha Beuther, Education, The Richard L. Hansford NRHH Pillar Award
- Alexis Currie, Political Science, Top 10 Senior Award
- Camryn Moore, Public Relations, Top 10 Senior Award
- Claire Struhsaker, Biology, Top 10 Senior Award
- T. Harris, Biomedical Science, Top 10 Senior Award
- Hannah Barnes, Art, Legacy Award 50 Hour Service Challenges
Julie Cajigas, professor of practice in the School of Communication, was awarded the Faculty Engagement Award. This award celebrates a faculty member who has shown a personal interest in the growth of students’ lives beyond the classroom. Julie’s nominator noted how she had changed their life personally, professionally, and academically.
The awardees were selected by members of UA’s Department of Student Life after applying or being nominated for the award and receiving a recommendation from UA leaders. Award recipients demonstrated excellence, integrity, and civic and social responsibility.
Click here for the 2023 LIFE Awards list and descriptions.