2025 Recipients - Wesleyan University

2025 Prize Recipients

FYS Essay Prize

The First Year Seminar Essay Prize commends the work of first-year writers at Wesleyan. This prize celebrates the discovery of first-year student voices and ideas while acclimating to expectations of academic writing. In addition to receiving a cash prize, winners are published in an online archive. In addition to receiving a cash prize, winners are published in an online archive.

Anthony Ganci 2028
Phineas McCabe 2028
Vandana Ravi 2028

American Chemical Society Analytical Award

Awarded for excellence in analytical chemistry.

Simon Schwartz 2025

American Chemical Society Connecticut Valley Section Award

Awarded for outstanding achievement to a graduating chemistry major.

Gwyneth MacDonough 2025

American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Inorganic Chemistry

Awarded to an undergraduate student in inorganic chemistry to recognize achievement and encourage further study in the field.

Angela Han 2026

American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry

Awarded to a senior who has displayed a significant aptitude for organic chemistry

Oliver Clarke 2025

American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Physical Chemistry

Awarded in recognition of outstanding achievement by undergraduate students in physical chemistry, and to encourage further pursuits in the field.

Patrick Schechtman-Taylor 2026

American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award for Excellence in Safety & Ethics

Awarded to recognize senior undergraduates who have actively demonstrated the intersectionality between chemical safety and ethical behavior.

Charlie Nielsen 2026

American Institute of Chemists Award

Awarded for outstanding achievement to a graduating chemistry major.

Terry Ye 2025

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biochemistry Honor Society

Awarded to exceptional juniors and seniors pursuing a degree in the molecular life sciences. Students are recognized for their scholarly achievement, research accomplishments, and outreach activities in the molecular life sciences.

Phyllis Schram 2025

Ayres Prize

The gift of Daniel Ayres, Class of 1842, to the first-year student who attains the highest academic standing in the first semester.

Zoey Possick 2028

Bertman Prize

Established in memory of Bernard T. Bertman, associate professor of physics, by gifts from his colleagues, family, and friends, in 1970. Awarded to a senior majoring in physics who displays a particularly resourceful and creative approach to physics research.

Owen Dunton 2025

Blankenagel Prize

Income from the John C. Blankenagel Fund, established in 1970, awarded at the discretion of the Department of German studies to enrich educational offerings in the area of humanistic studies, or to assist a superior student in completing a project in German studies.

Daniel Holt 2025
Audrey Maxim-Rumley 2025
Adrianna Nowakowska 2025
Josh Rabinovitz 2025

Bradley Prize

The gift of Stanley David Wilson, Class of 1909, in memory of Professor Walker Parke Bradley, to the senior or junior who excels in chemistry and particularly in special original work.

Sophia Morgan 2025

Bridge Builder Award

Awarded to a student and student group who have succeeded in strengthening the relationship between Wesleyan and the greater Middletown community.

Traverse Square
Desaree Edwards 2025

Briggs Prize

Established in 1900 by the gift of James E. Briggs, to the student who has done the most effective work in intercollegiate debating.

Sophie Fetter 2025

Christopher Brodigan Fund Award

Established in memory of Christopher Brodigan, a Wesleyan student who died in an accident in his frosh year. The Fund pays tribute to Christopher\'s deep interest in Africa and to the public service he provided through teaching in Botswana prior to entering Wesleyan. Awarded to graduating seniors and recent graduates who plan to pursue public service or research in Africa.

Zainab Aweda 2025
Naomy Chesengeny 2025
Diana Kimojino 2025
Pelumi Tayo-Orisadare 2025

Erness Brody Prize

Established in 2002 by Ann duCille in honor of Professor Erness Bright Brody, former chair of the African American Studies Program. Awarded annually to a senior African American Studies Program major for excellence in written expression.

Ellis Carter 2025

Bruner Freshman Improvement Prize

The gift of William Evans Bruner, Class of 1888, to the student whose second-semester first-year record shows the greatest relative improvement over that of the first semester.

Xander Elfaizy 2027

Butler Prize

The Butler Prize, established in 1991 in honor of retiring colleague Jeffrey D. Butler, is awarded for the best Honors thesis in African, Asian or Latin American History.

Sahib Sohal 2025

Butterfield Prize

Established by the Class of 1967 and awarded to the graduating senior who has exemplified those qualities of character, leadership, intellectual commitment and concern for the Wesleyan community shown by Victor Lloyd Butterfield, 11th president of the University.

Adam Cyzner 2025
Desaree Edwards 2025
CJ Joseph 2025

CRC Award for Outstanding First-Year Chemistry Students

Awarded to an outstanding first-year chemistry student, based on grades in organic chemistry over the interval of the current academic year.

Emmitt Mackes 2028
Virginia Potter 2028

Camp Prize

Established in 1905 by the Board of Trustees in memory of Samuel T. Camp, trustee 1880-1903. Awarded for excellence in English literature.

Celeste Borletti 2025
Georgia Groome 2025
Shannon Lin 2025
Ella Spitz 2025

Frank Capra Prize

Established in 1983 to honor Frank Capra, Hon. 1981, the great American film director whose collected papers are in the Ogden and Mary Louise Reid Cinema Archives at Wesleyan University. Best film to exemplify Capra's skill in telling a human story that contains both humor and pathos.

Victoria Cornejo 2025

Cardinal Crest Award

Awarded to the member of the WSA who has given honor to his/her post on the WSA or one of its committees through his/her leadership, and has selflessly served the greater interest of the Wesleyan student body.

Noelle Crandell 2027

Chadbourne Prize

The gift of George Storrs Chadbourne, Class of 1858, to that member of the first-year class outstanding in character, conduct, and scholarship.

Brody Schrepfer 2028
Keira Walsh 2028

Clark Fellowship

Established in memory of John Blanchard Clark by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Clark of Pittsford, New York; his sister, Catherine; relatives; and friends. Awarded annually to a qualified graduating senior of Wesleyan University for graduate study in a school of medicine. Recipients are judged by members of the Health Professions Panel on their potential for outstanding achievement and for their promise of community leadership and public-spirited citizenship and for their scholastic record at Wesleyan.

Ben Thompson 2025

Dr. Neil Clendeninn Prize

Established in 1991 by George Thornton, Class of 1991 and David Derryck, Class of 1993, for the African American student who has achieved academic excellence in biology and/or molecular biology and biochemistry. This student must have completed his or her sophomore year and in that time have exemplified those qualities of character, leadership, and concern for the Wesleyan community as shown by Dr. Neil Clendeninn, Class of 1971.

Zainab Aweda 2025
Marcus Brown 2025
Nkemka Chukwumerije 2025

Cole Prize

Established through the gift of George Henry Walker, Class of 1881, in the memory of Charles Edward Cole. Awarded to the first-year student who shows the greatest ability in fiction or nonfiction writing.

Gray West 2028

Herbert Lee Connelly Prize

Given in 1980 by Mabel Wells Connelly in the name of her husband, member of the Class of 1909, and alumni secretary, 1924-56. Supplemented by friends, relatives, and sons Hugh Wells and Theodore Sample, Class of 1948, the fund provides income to be awarded annually to a deserving undergraduate who demonstrates an interest in English literature and an unusual ability in nonfiction writing.

Peyton De Winter 2027

Critical Language Scholarship

An intensive summer program of overseas language and cultural immersion in one of 15 languages deemed critical to U.S. national security.

Maryam Badr 2025
Malik Booker 2025
Ava Guralnick 2025
Nate Kianovsky 2025
Liev Shpitalnik 2027
Diana Tran 2026

Christina Crosby Award for Social Justice Feminism

Awarded each year to a FGSS major who epitomizes Christina's dedication to social justice activism and scholarship (expressed in multiple ways - through thesis or essay writing, through activism on and/or off campus etc.).

Josie West 2026

Davenport Prize

Established in 1948 by the gift of Ernest W. Davenport in honor of his brother, Frederick Morgan Davenport, Class of 1889, for excellence shown by seniors in the field of government and politics.

Caroline Asnes 2025
Mathius Gazi 2025
Natalie Welsh 2025

Dorchester Prize

Established through the gift of Daniel Dorchester IV, Class of 1874. Awarded for the best thesis submitted to the English Department.

Amanda Ding 2025
Nettie Hitt 2025
Olive Yu 2025

W.E.B. DuBois Prize

Awarded annually for academic excellence to a student majoring in African American studies.

Aurora Guecia 2025
Nyahera Santeliz 2025

Dutcher Prize

Established by gift of Arthur A. Vanderbilt, Class of 1910, in honor of Professor George Matthew Dutcher, for highest excellence in the Department of History.

Laura Morris 2025
Allie Pae 2025
Sahib Sohal 2025

Kevin Echart Memorial Book Prize

Awarded to the graduating College of Letters senior who best exemplifies the intellectual curiosity and range, the pleasure in colloquy, the capacity for admiration and skepticism, and the moral seriousness and love of books that we honored in our late colleague Kevin Echart and seek to foster in the students of the College of Letters.

Malia Detar Cheung 2025
Judah Hoffenberg 2025

Egeria Prize

Awarded to students who distinguish themselves in elementary Latin. Special consideration will be given to students from backgrounds underrepresented in our discipline, including but not limited to those who: (1) have, as a result of their socio-economic background, membership in a historically underrepresented group, or challenging life experience, overcome substantial obstacles to enroll at Wesleyan; (2) are the first in their family to attend university.

Rooney Kim 2027

Exceptional Program of the Year Award

Awarded to the coordinator(s) of an exceptional program, cultural event, speaker or production that has had positive campus-wide impact.

Students of Color Formal

William Firshein Prize

Awarded to the graduating MB&B student who has contributed the most to the interests and character of the Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Department.

Alex Hinbest GRAD

First-Year Leadership Award

Awarded to a first-year student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership or involvement in the Wesleyan community.

Katie Williams 2028

Susan Frazer Prize

Awarded annually to the student (or students) who has done the most distinguished work in the elementary and intermediate French language sequence.

Roshan Hatley 2027

Freeman Prize

Established in 1975 by Mansfield Freeman, Class of 1916. Awarded annually to a senior for excellence in East Asian studies.

Michelle Kim 2025

Gay, Lesbian, and Sexuality Studies Prize

Donated by the Wesleyan Gay and Lesbian Alumni Association (GALA), this prize is awarded annually to that undergraduate who has done the best research and writing on a subject in gay, lesbian, and sexuality studies.

Alexandra Segal 2025

Giffin Prize

Established in 1912 by a gift of Mrs. Charles Mortimer Giffin, in memory of her husband, an honorary graduate of the Class of 1875. Awarded for excellence in the Department of Religion.

AJ Minzer 2025
Czarina Yuffa 2025

Akiva Goldsman Prize in Screenwriting

Awarded to the graduating film studies major who has written the best full-length screenplay in the Department of Film Studies.

Jacob Silberman-Baron 2025

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

Awarded by the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation to a jcollege student who has outstanding potential and intends to pursue a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.

Kaylin Maher 2026
Antonio Rivera 2026

Russ Murphy Government Department Service Award

Given to junior or senior Government majors who exemplify outstanding service and leadership for the Government Department.

Adriana Begolli 2025
Sumreen Moughal 2025

Graduate Student of the Year Award

Awarded to a graduate student who has proven to be a vital and dynamic member of the Wesleyan community through taking on an active leadership role in campus life.

Mikoto Nakamura GRAD

Graham Prize

The gift of James Chandler Graham, Class of 1890, awarded to a member of the graduating class for excellence in natural science.

Owen Dunton 2025
Greta Yang 2025

Grant/Wilcox Prize

Awarded in honor of Connecticut filmmakers Ellsworth Grant and Roy Wilcox to the senior whose work in film and video best addresses significant environmental, social, or artistic issues.

Eiley Doyle 2025

Hallowell Prize

Established by friends and associates of Burton C. Hallowell, Class of 1936, former professor of economics and executive vice president of the University. Awarded annually to an outstanding senior in the study of social science, as determined by the governing board of the Public Affairs Center.

Benas Babenskas 2025
Ben Sheriff 2025

Hawk Prize

The gift of Philip B. Hawk, Class of 1898, as a memorial to his wife, Gladys, to the students who have done the most effective work in biochemistry.

Yun Huynh 2025
Aiden Parente 2025
Greta Yang 2025

Health Education Prize

Awarded annually to the graduating senior who best exemplifies the goals of Wesleyan's Health Education Program, which are the promotion of healthy lifestyles and disease prevention. The student who is chosen for this prize has demonstrated commitment not only to his or her personal well-being but has also served as a role model to peers in the Wesleyan community and beyond.

Chloe French 2025

Heideman Award

Established in 1972, in honor of Enid and Walter Heideman. Awarded annually to an undergraduate who has helped others in the Wesleyan community, in the tradition of the Heidemans.

Angie Collado 2025
Jadyn George 2025

Rachel Henderson Theater Prize

Awarded annually to that student who, in the estimation of the theater faculty, has contributed most to theater at Wesleyan over the course of their undergraduate career.

Parker Tey 2026

Holzberg Fellowship

Established in memory of Jules D. Holzberg, professor of psychology, by gifts of his colleagues and friends. Awarded to a senior who intends to pursue graduate study in clinical or community psychology in recognition of the commitment to research and applied work on the resolution of social problems on the individual and collective level that is consistent with Professor Holzberg\'s lifelong professional interests and humanitarian concerns.

Maya O'Connor 2025

Horgan Prize

Established by the Department of English in honor of Paul Horgan, professor emeritus and writer-in-residence. Awarded to the student who has written the best short story of the year.

Celeste McKenzie 2026

Ingraham Prize

The gift of Robert Seney Ingraham, Class of 1888, and his wife, for excellence in New Testament Greek or, in years when a course in that subject is not given, for excellence in a course in Greek elective for juniors and seniors.

Sam Sulzinsky 2025

Jessup Prize

Awarded to two undergraduates each year who are deemed to show the greatest talent and promise for even greater excellence in sculpture, printmaking, architecture, photography, painting, or drawing. The prize is given in memory of Pauline Jessup, a noted interior designer, who practiced her craft for over 60 years throughout the United States. Mrs. Jessup was noted for her unerring eye, her extraordinarily refined taste, and her steadfast commitment to her clients¿many of whom she served over three generations. The award is determined by the Department of Art and Art History.

Michael Fadugbagbe 2025
Aisha Odetunde 2025
Tracy Wu 2025

Johnston Prize

The gift of David George Downey, Class of 1884, in memory of Professor John Johnston. Awarded to those first-year students or sophomores whose performance in their first two semesters of physics shows exceptional promise.

Josephine Abell 2028
Lev Abramson 2028
Eric (Bochun) Cao 2028

Nancy Kathan Award

Given in honor of Nancy Kathan '76. Awarded to a senior film major who exemplifies overall outstanding qualities in the film department.

Eiley Doyle 2025

Keasbey Memorial Scholarship

Awarded by the Keasbey Memorial Foundation on the basis of academic excellence and a strong record of extracurricular participation for two years of graduate study in England.

Ben Sheriff 2025

P. L. Kellam Prize

Established in memory of Priscilla L. Kellam, Class of 1983, by her husband. Awarded annually to a senior student who has majored in East Asian Studies and has traveled or plans to travel to China to further her studies.

Tiffanie Cheung 2025

Barry Kiefer Prize-Molecular Biology & Biochemistry

In memory of Barry I. Kiefer to celebrate outstanding graduating Ph.D. students in Biology and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.

Ghazia Abbas GRAD

Leavell Memorial Prize-Film

Awarded annually to a senior film student who has done outstanding work in the major, and who best reflects the departmental goals of citizenship, scholarship, and the wedding of theory and practice.

Victoria Cornejo 2025

Leavell Memorial Prize-Music

Awarded annually to a senior who has done outstanding work in music, and whose work manifests the ideals of the World Music Program in the Department of Music.

Emerson Jenisch 2025

Leonard Prize

Given in 1917 in memory of William Day Leonard, Class of 1878, by his friends. Awarded annually to the Member of the WSA who has given honor to their post on The WSA or one of its committees through their leadership, and has selflessly served the greater interest of the Wesleyan student body.

Molly Connolly-Ungar 2025
Ben Shifrel 2025

Levy-Spira Prize

Awarded for distinction in Latin American studies. Established in 1992 in memory of Eduardo Levy-Spira, Class of 1982, by his family and friends.

Liv Drazen 2025
Jordan Walter 2025

Limbach Prize

Established in 1966 by Russell T. Limbach, professor of art, in memory of his wife, Edna Limbach. Awarded annually to the student who has contributed the most imaginative, generous, thoughtful, and understanding social service to the people of the City of Middletown and/or the Wesleyan community.

Laine Gorman 2025

Lipsky Prize

The gift of the Reverend and Mrs. Bailey G. Lipsky in memory of their son, Francis Jules Lipsky, Class of 1931, to the member of the choir possessing in the highest degree unfailing kindliness, quiet dignity, and brilliant scholarship.

Selene Monjaraz 2027
Maddie Soltis 2025

Littell Prize

The gift of Franklin Bowers Littell, Class of 1891, for excellence in one or more advanced courses in astronomy.

Junu Lee 2025
Sofia Rinaldi 2025

Metis Prize

Awarded to students who distinguish themselves in elementary Greek. Special consideration will be given to students from backgrounds underrepresented in our discipline, including but not limited to those who: (1) have, as a result of their socio-economic background, membership in a historically underrepresented group, or challenging life experience, overcome substantial obstacles to enroll at Wesleyan; (2) are the first in their family to attend university.

Dana Hennings 2027

Meyer Prize

Established in 1991 in honor of retiring colleague Donald A. Meyer, is awarded for the best Honors thesis in American History.

Ben Sheriff 2025

Priscilla Meyer Fund

Established in honor of Professor Priscilla Meyer's teaching career at Wesleyan. Awarded to Wesleyan students who are the most dedicated to the study of topics related to Russia, Eastern Europe, or Eurasia.

Kseniia Guliaeva 2025
Yaryna Kholod 2028
Yehor Mishchyriak 2026
Lera Svirydzenka 2025
Oleksandra Volakova 2027

Joan W. Miller Prize

Established by Professor Miller in 2008. It is awarded for the outstanding Honor's Thesis in the College of Social Studies.

Isabel Kapner 2025
Ben Sheriff 2025

Monroe Prize

Established in 1985 by the Center for African American Studies in memory of John G. Monroe, director, scholar, and teacher in the Center for African American Studies and in the Department of Theater. This prize is to be awarded annually to the Wesleyan sophomore or junior who, in the opinion of the review committee, submits the best scholarly essay in the field of African American studies.

Zion Alexis 2027
Aisha Bah 2027
Lyla Sneed 2027

David Morgan Prize

To be awarded annually to the senior major or majors in CSS and/or the Department of History who best demonstrated the integrity and commitment to community that characterized David's 37 years of service to his College, his Department, and to the University.

Sulan Bailey 2025
Katie Fletcher 2025
Matthew Nusbaum 2025

Mosaic Award

This award recognizes the contribution(s) of a person or organization that has brought about cultural awareness and education on one or more of the following issues: race, ethnicity, culture and/or sexual orientation.

Vietnamese Student Association

Geraldine J. Murphy Prize

Established in memory of Geraldine J. Murphy, who was the first woman hired as a full-time instructor at Wesleyan (1957), the first woman promoted to a tenured position, and the first woman promoted to the rank of full professor. The prize is endowed by alumni of the Wesleyan Master of Arts in Teaching program. Awarded to a student who has written an outstanding critical essay that focuses on short fiction or novels.

Ruby Cullen 2027
Ruby Dachis 2026
Vandana Ravi 2028

NNK Award

Awarded for the best screenplay for an undergraduate film.

Kyle Reims 2025

Needler Prize

Established by Sophie Needler, in memory of her husband, Bennett Needler. Awarded annually to one or two graduating seniors who have demonstrated excellence in Hebrew or Jewish studies.

Noa Yassky 2025

Carol B. Ohmann Memorial Prize

Awarded for excellence in Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

Brianna Bembry 2025
Cate Goodwin-Pierce 2025
Aurora Guecia 2025

Olin Fellowship

Founded in 1854 by the wife of Stephen Olin, president, 1839-41 and 1842-51. Later increased by gifts of their son, Stephen Henry Olin, Class of 1866 and acting president, 1922-23, and his wife, Emeline. Awarded in recognition of achievement in English. The fellowship supports supervised work in English outside of the Wesleyan course structure.

Jonah Barton 2026
Rose Chen 2026
Chloe Duncan-Wald 2026
Emmett Gardner 2026
Madison Macalintal 2026
Rowan Roudebush 2027
Ellen Ryan 2026
Tilda Sutter 2026

Outreach and Community Service Award

Awarded to the senior theater major who, through their work in the Department of Theater, has done a significant service in the community.

Maddie Morehead 2025
Henry Owens 2025
Lincoln Turner 2025

Outstanding Collaboration Award

Awarded for a program which was successfully planned in the spirit of partnership and team work.

Wesleyan Reproductive Advocacy and Legislation

Paik Family Prize

Awarded annually to one or more seniors for excellence in Korean studies

Andrew Kim 2025

Parker Prize

Established in 1870 by the Reverend John Parker, Trustee 1859-71. Awarded to a sophomore or junior who excels in public speaking.

Sun Boonbhati 2026
Saul Ferholt-Kahn 2027
Angelina Kunitskaia 2027
Amal Mallick 2027
Julia Schroers 2027

Peirce Prize

Awarded in successive years for excellence in biology, chemistry, and geology.

Remy Fu 2026
Emma Hotchkiss 2025
Macy Thompson 2025

Peterson Fellowship

Established in 1963 by bequest of William Harold Peterson, Class of 1907, for graduate study in biochemistry at Wesleyan.

Ghazia Abbas GRAD
Sophie Chang GRAD
Zane Lombardo GRAD
Ranjuna Weerasekera GRAD

Plukas Prize

Established in 1986 by John Plukas, Class of 1966, this prize is awarded to graduating economics seniors to be applied toward summer expenses, during which period each student will work under the supervision of a faculty adviser to convert an honors project into a publishable article.

Alek Czereszkiewicz 2025
Thomas Kan 2025
Mia Kurta 2025
Aaron Leong 2025
Sarah Valentiner 2025
Johnny Wilkens 2025

Plukas Teaching Apprentice Award

Established in 1986 by John Plukas, Class of 1966, this prize is awarded for excellent service to the Economics Department as a teaching apprentice.

Sophie Eng 2025
Emily Goulding 2025
Michael Manieri 2026
Max Marinelli 2026
Connor Sullivan 2026

Gwen Livingston Pokora Prize

Established in 1993, awarded annually to the outstanding undergraduate student in music composition.

Sam Boston 2025

Prentice Prize

The gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Brooks Prentice in memory of Professor George Prentice to that junior or senior who excels in German. This prize is given in alternate years.

Eja Hamid 2025

Wallace C. Pringle Prize for Research in Chemistry

Gift of Eleanor and Wallace Pringle and their family and friends. This prize is to be awarded annually by the Chemistry Department to a student for excellence in research.

Oliver Clarke 2025

Sophie and Anne Reed Prize

Established by Leon Reed; his sons, S. Chadwick '41 and Dr. Victor Reed, and his grandson Ted Reed '70, in memory of Sophie Reed and Anne Reed, for the best poem or group of poems.

Vandana Ravi 2028

Rice Prize

Awarded for excellence in mathematics to a senior.

Stefan Hesseling 2025
Michael Horzepa 2025

Michael Rice Prize in Computer Science

Endowed in 2008 by the Fernando and Appapillai families in honor of Dr. Michael D. Rice and awarded for excellence in computer science to a senior.

Miles Henle 2025
Michael Horzepa 2025
Jared Yao 2025
Patton Yin 2025
Harry Yu 2025

Rich Prize

The gift of Isaac Rich, trustee 1849-72, in memory of his wife, and later supplemented by appropriations from the Board of Trustees. Awarded to those seniors whose orations are judged best in composition and delivery.

Asher Moss 2025
Juliette Vemmer 2025

Robertson Prize

Awarded for excellence in mathematics to a sophomore.

Tony Deng 2027

Robins Memorial Prize

Established in 1969, in memory of George D. Robins 1898, by Frank D. Robins 1934, and Douglas H. Robins 1966, for excellence in history.

James Fitzpatrick 2025

Steven J. Ross Prize

Established in 1979 as a gift of Steven J. Ross of Warner Communications. Awarded annually for the best undergraduate film, digital, and/or virtual made in the Department of Film Studies.

Georgia Reed-Stamm 2025

Juan Roura-Parella Prize

Established in 1984 to be awarded annually to an undergraduate whose work represents the kind of catholic curiosity and general learning that Professor Juan Roura-Parella exemplified.

Malia Detar Cheung 2025

Robert Schumann Prize for Distinguished Environmental Stewardship

Established in 2007 by a gift from the Robert Schumann Foundation. Awarded to an outstanding student who demonstrates academic accomplishment and excellence in environmental stewardship through work at Wesleyan or the greater Middletown Community.

Naysa Abraham 2025
Isaac Moss 2025

Scott Biomedical Prize

Awarded to a member(s) of the Molecular Biology and Biochemistry senior class who has demonstrated excellence and interest in commencing a career in academic or applied medicine.

Idenya Bala-Mehta 2025
Christine Butawo 2025
Oliver Clackson 2025
Sabrina Ladiwala GRAD
Gwyneth MacDonough 2025
Romani Osbourne 2025
Anand Parikh 2025
Phyllis Schram 2025
Gavin Shamis 2025

Scott Prize-Chinese