2021 University Recognition Ceremony honors student achievements
Bearcats recognized for contributions to UC community and beyond
The University of Cincinnati recognizes students each year who have made significant service, leadership and academic contributions to the UC community. These students exemplify the spirit of what it means to be a Bearcat. Congratulations to this year's winners!
Graduate Student Award Recipients
College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH)
Benjamin Steiner Outstanding Doctoral Student Award
Bryan Holmes – Doctor of Philosophy, Criminal Justice
David A. Massel Memorial Award
Edward Cordie – Master of Science, Criminal Justice
Meagan Toothman Memorial Outstanding Student Award
Cara Dillon – Doctor of Philosophy, School Psychology
Morry Rosenthal Outstanding Student Award
Brittany Zettler – Master of Arts, Mental Health Counseling
Outstanding Student Awards
Sylvia Azumah – Master of Science in Information Technology, Information Technology
Valerie Borcherding Macarie – Master of Education, Literacy & Second Language Studies
Lonell Childred – Master of Science in Information Technology, Information Technology
Jessica Fix – Master of Education, School Counseling
Madison Hollar – Master of Arts, Mental Health Counseling
Loni Jackson – Master of Education, Curriculum & Instruction
Kalesha Jenkins – Doctor of Philosophy, Counselor Education
Alexander P. Oliver – Doctor of Philosophy, Health Promotion & Education
Carmen Rietta – Master of Education, Instructional Design & Technology
Jing Sun – Doctor of Philosophy, Literacy & Second Language Studies
Rachel Tasker – Master of Science, Sports Administration
Sydney Taylor – Master of Public Health, Health Promotion & Education
Holly Zimmer – Master of Science in Education, Educational Leadership
Robert B. Mills Memorial Outstanding Graduate Student Award
Grace Badger – Master of Science, Criminal Justice
Jeffrey Braun – Master of Science, Criminal Justice
Erin Jacobs – Master of Science, Criminal Justice
Pranjali Sathe – Master of Science, Criminal Justice
College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP)
Outstanding Student Awards
Kory Beighle, Doctor of Philosophy, Architecture
Todd Funkfouser, Master of Science, Architecture
Karolyn Hasselfeld, Master of Design, Design
Sinhae Lee, Master of Science, Architecture
Binita Mahato, Doctor of Philosophy, Regional Development Planning
Anna Parnigoni, Master of Community Planning, Community Planning
Josie Roebuck, Master of Fine Arts, Fine Arts
Ryan Tinney, Master of Arts, Arts
Undergraduate Student Award Recipients
African American Cultural & Resource Center (AACRC)
Community Service Award
Quincy Allfree – Marketing & Information Systems
Marjorie B. Parham Award
Chandler Rankin – Economics & Political Science '20
Outstanding Senior Award of Appreciation
Christina Horton – Neurobiology
Julius Freeman – Psychology & Communication
Kameron Marshall – Accounting & Finance
Outstanding Transfer Student of the Year
Precious Phillips – Psychology
Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth Award
Quoran Knights – Mechanical Engineering Technology
Usoni Award
Akua Wilson – Criminal Justice & Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Center for Community Engagement
Annie Fitzgerald Achievement Award
Gerald Crosby – Interdisciplinary Major with Concentrations in Marketing & Law
Annie Fitzgerald Rising Star Award
Maria Bobrowski-Artola – Public Health & Policy Pre-Med Track
College of Arts & Sciences (A&S)
Eleanor Hicks Award
Ananya Basu – Chemistry
Chloe Boehmer – Chemistry & Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Robert McKibbin Medal
Chinmay Bakshi – Neurobiology & Liberal Arts
Spirit of Community Award
Isabel Gheytanchi – Chemistry
College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP)
Outstanding Student Awards
Lamia Albunni – Architecture
Sean Buckley – Urban Planning
Codie Chang – Communication Design
Ryan Collingwood – Urban Studies
Lauren Darpel – Art History
Callie Forsythe – Interior Design
Samantha Hughes – Fashion Design
Alex Macon – Fine Arts
Anthony Vergara – Horticulture
Matt Whitby – Industrial Design
College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH)
Anne G. Dorsey Outstanding Student Award
Moria Coman – Early Childhood Education
Noah C. Lawson – Early Childhood Education
Bob Brinkmeyer for Excellence Award
Logan Sullivan – Sports Administration
Erin Rachel Goosman Award for Outstanding Achievement
Betsy Robinson – Substance Abuse Counseling
Gene Carte Outstanding Student Award
Tricia Ault – Criminal Justice
Jenna Heini – Criminal Justice
Kyle Stubbeman – Criminal Justice
Stephanie Wood – Criminal Justice
Melanie A. Schute Outstanding Student Award
Sarah E. Kurtz – Early Childhood Education
Lydia E. Ware – Early Childhood Education
Outstanding Student Awards
Dondrae Bremner – Health Promotion & Education
Anne Catherwood – Information Technology
Lexie Febel – Secondary Education
Austin Franklin – Special Education
Marcella Galla – Criminal Justice
Kristi Holden – Paralegal Studies
Hannah Milleman – Secondary Education
Noah Miller – Middle Childhood Education
Damanuel Montgomery – Human Development & Community Engagement
Payton Parker – Special Education
Claudia Quaites – Early Childhood Care & Education
Erin Saunders – Childhood Education
Mariam Soliman – Middle Childhood Education
Camryn Walters – Secondary Education
Chandler Woodcock – Sports Administration
Mohamed Yahya Aly – Information Technology
Ethnic Programs & Services
James Rankin – Darwin T. Turner Founder Award
Phoebe Goodale – Nursing
Learning Commons
Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award
Nadia Alam – Social Work
Office of the President
Nicole Baah – Industrial Design
Chinmay Bakshi – Neurobiology & Liberal Arts
Chloe Elleman – Medical Sciences
FearGod Okwubido-Williams – Biomedical Engineering
Chandler Rankin – Economics & Political Science '20
Priyanka Vemuru – Medical Sciences & Spanish
Sigma Sigma
Mr. Bearcat Finalists
Marcos Aull – Business & Business Analytics
Kameron Marshall – Accounting & Finance
Chase Morris – Political Science & International Affairs
Student Activities Board (SAB)
Emerging Leader Award
Naomi Dias – Business
Catherine Gottsacker – Chemical Engineering
Cassidy Hook – Business Information Systems & Marketing
President of the Year
Aashka Raval – Data Science & Engineering (United Asian Advocates)
Student Organization of the Year
Muslim Students Association
Student Wellness Center
Student Wellness Center Peer Educator of the Year
Marisa Planck – Psychology
UC Blue Ash
Outstanding Service to UC Blue Ash from a Current Student
Shadi Omranian – Pre-Health Sciences
Outstanding Service to UC Blue Ash from a Transitioning Student
Stephanie Bonnell – Communication
UC Women's Center
C-Ring Women’s Leadership Award Nominees
Chloe Boehmer – Chemistry & Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Tiara Jones – Fashion Design
Sydney O'Connor – Computer Engineering
Anna Smith – Communication
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