2026 Recipients - Wesleyan University

2026 Prize Recipients

George H. Acheson and Grass Foundation Prize in Neuroscience

Established in 1992 by a gift from the Grass Foundation, this prize is awarded to an outstanding undergraduate in the Neuroscience and Behavior Program who demonstrates excellence in the program and who also shows promise for future contributions in the field of neuroscience.

Mia Kogan-Spivack 2026

Alumni Prize in the History of Art

Established by Wesleyan alumni and awarded to a senior who has demonstrated special aptitude in the history of art and who has made a substantive contribution to the major.

Oliver Brown 2026
Annie Hedgepeth 2026
Lucy Schwalbe 2026

American Chemical Society Analytical Award

Awarded for excellence in analytical chemistry.

Alyse Wicentowski 2026

American Chemical Society Connecticut Valley Section Award

Awarded for outstanding achievement to a graduating chemistry major.

Charlie Nielsen 2026

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.

Evan Rosenberg 2026

American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry

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

Gaile Ng 2026

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.

Marlowe Ashton 2027

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.

Ben Kang 2026

American Institute of Chemists Award

Awarded for outstanding achievement to a graduating chemistry major.

Mira Bakshi 2026

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.

Natalie Garson 2029
Jonah Segal 2029

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.

Sam Aronow 2026
Henry Kops 2026
Rebecca Schechter GRAD

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.

Patrick Schechtman-Taylor 2026

Bridge Builder Award

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

Wesleyan Institute of Policy (WIP)
Macie Carlos 2027

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.

Julia Schroers 2027

Professor Samuel Hugh Brockunier Prize

Awarded for the best final essay on a social studies topic by a student in the Graduate Liberal Studies Program.

Lucile Bruce GLSP

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.

Michael Fadugbagbe 2025
Venessa Ochieng 2026

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.

Chiara Mapp 2026

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.

Teddy Kim 2028

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.

Sida Chu 2026
Sibo Zhao 2026

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.

Rena Chen 2026
Raya Goulding 2026

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.

Justin Rapuano 2029
Jonah Segal 2029
Francesca Steinberg 2029

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.

Emmett Corwin 2026
Yael Ezry 2026
Finn Flackett-Levin 2026
Teddy Mailer 2026

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.

Charley Reade 2026

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.

Zain Punjwani 2026

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.

Kaitlyn Connors 2029

Citation of Citizenship in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

Recognizes those students studying mathematics or computer science, whose contributions both aid the educational mission of the department and foster a sense of community that encourages and supports all members of the department.

Natalie Garson 2029
Bailey Jones 2029
Lucas Kumar 2029
McKinley Marsh 2029
David Osorio 2028

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.

Rex Beaver 2026
Abigail Oduro 2027
Jai Tavera 2027

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.

Zazie Anastasopoulos 2029

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.

Haruka Kumagai 2026

Critical Language Scholarship

An intensive summer program of overseas language and cultural immersion in one of 9 languages deemed critical to U.S. national security.

Jenny Ongele 2026
Lizbeth Ramirez 2028
Bella Rosenblatt 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.).

Mya Catino 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.

Sun Boonbhati 2026
Asher Israel 2026
Banri Saito 2026

Dorchester Prize

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

Elizabeth Davidson 2026
Haruka Kumagai 2026
Celeste McKenzie 2026

W.E.B. DuBois Prize

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

Cassandra Short 2026

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.

Sida Chu 2026

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.

Ibby Newland 2026
Alex Williams 2026

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.

Ethan Nunez 2028

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.

Carina Greene 2028
Jordana Treisman 2028
Anastasia Zhu 2029

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.

Simon Moss 2026

First-Year Leadership Award

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

Makayla Kidd 2029

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.

Ike Ansel 2029
Anne Cain 2029
Charlie Siegal 2028
Kaya Spielberg 2028

Freeman Prize

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

Baron Fisher 2026

Frenzel Achievement Award

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.

Fritz Hauser 2026
Nora Printy 2026
Lukas Shvetsov 2026

Beulah Friedman Prize

This prize recognizes work of outstanding achievement by a student in the history of art. The prize is awarded to a member of the senior class.

Adrian Peoples 2026

Fulbright Binational Internship Award

A special program of the U.S.-Mexico Commission for Educational Exchange (COMEXUS) and the Fulbright Commission in Mexico. These grants supports year-long internships in for-profit business or NGOs. Grantees also take courses related to international business at Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM).

David Calderon 2026

Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award

Funded by the United States government under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (Fulbright-Hays Act) and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE). The grants support one year of teaching in an English-language classroom at the grade-school or college level in one of 75 countries outside the U.S.

Muhammad Abdur-Rahman 2026
Robbie Clemens 2026
Priya Devavaram 2026
Liam Farrell 2026
Emma Goetz 2025
Ava Guralnick 2025
Blake Klein 2026
Judy Liu 2026
Ibby Newland 2026
Isaac Platt Zolov 2026
Ruby Smith 2023
Diana Tran 2026
Lauren Tran-Muchowski 2025
Jocelyn Velasquez Baez 2023

Fulbright Study/Research Award

Funded by the United States government under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (Fulbright-Hays Act) and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE). The grants support one year of independent research or graduate study at an institution outside the U.S.

Carolyn Neugarten 2026

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.

Sida Chu 2026

German Academic Exchange Service Fellowship

At least one fellowship per year for study at a university in the Federal Republic of Germany is given to Wesleyan in honor of the Sesquicentennial. The German Academic Exchange Service is a private, self-governing organization of the German universities, which promotes international exchange among institutions of higher learning.

Nora Printy 2026

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.

Raine Rosenblatt 2026
Elia Steinberg 2026

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

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

Lorraine Hillgen-Santa 2028
Miki Lynch 2027

Russ Murphy Government Department Service Award

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

Katherine LoCascio 2026

Graham Prize

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

Raya Goulding 2026

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.

Erick Buendia 2026

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.

Tamira Le 2026
Sibo Zhao 2026

Sarah Hannah Poetry Prize

Offered in memory of Sarah Hannah, class of 1988, in association with the Academy of American Poets and awarded for an outstanding poem.

Madison Macalintal 2026

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.

Daniel Becker 2026
Alanna Dwyer GRAD
Raya Goulding 2026
Phoebe Papavasiliou 2026
Antonio Rivera 2026

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.

Isa Lozada 2026

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.

Raya Goulding 2026
Tyler Schimpff 2026

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.

Liang Liang 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.

Dylan Green 2026
Riya Patel 2026

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.

Mel Cort 2027

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.

Charis Couch 2026

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.

Anthony Crossman 2026
Coline McEachern 2026

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.

Leo Pan 2029
Max Siskin 2029
Jasper Todd 2029

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.

Olivia Berger 2026

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 their studies.

Santiago Galvan 2026
Isaac Platt Zolov 2026

Barry Kiefer Prize-Biology

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

Siddhant Kalra 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.

Nick Kaufman 2026

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.

Omri Riss Chbarbi 2026

Lebergott-Lovell Prize

In honor of Emeritus Professors of Economics Stanley Lebergott and Michael Lovell. To be awarded to the best paper written in the current academic year that uses econometric techniques to analyze an economic problem. Established in 2011 by Bruce Greenwald; first awarded in 2012.

Julian Haas 2026
Isaac Stern 2027

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.

Zain Punjwani 2026
Paul Quach GRAD

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.

Isabel Gill 2026
Fiona O'Reilly 2026

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.

Eleanor Lunsford 2028

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.

Julia Fedoruk 2026
Cassandra Short 2026

Littell Prize

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

Cat Hou 2026
Dylan McCaleb 2026
Aliya Nurmohamed 2026

Mann Prize

Established in memory of Albert Mann, Class of 1906, devoted alumnus and faculty member, by his daughters and their families. Awarded annually to the senior(s) showing the most outstanding achievements in the Romance languages.

Lucas Donat 2026
Julia Fedoruk 2026
Ava Feliz-Sutter 2027
Sonia Goyle 2026
Anna McDonald 2026
Raine Rosenblatt 2026

Martius Yellow Award

Awarded for excellence in organic synthesis.

Alex Shevchenko 2027

Roger Maynard Award

A memorial award to that senior scholar-athlete who best exemplifies the spirit, accomplishments, and humility of Roger Maynard, Class of 1937, former trustee.

Georgia Adams 2026
Hayden Myers 2026

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.

Finnegan Jones 2027

Meyer Prize

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

Katherine LoCascio 2026

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.

Yaryna Kholod 2028
Yehor Mishchyriak GRAD
Sasha Volakova 2027
Alina Zaidullina 2028

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.

Tamira Le 2026

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.

Zuhayr Masud 2027
Yaz Walters 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.

Leo Bader 2026
Fiona O'Reilly 2026

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.

Bite the Hand

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.

Haruka Kumagai 2026
Gus Mercado-Quinn 2029

NNK Award

Awarded for the best screenplay for an undergraduate film.

Rachel Zimmerman 2026

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.

Elia Steinberg 2026

Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship

The Voyager Scholarship (Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service) is a two-year program for college juniors committed to public service, offering up to $50,000 in financial aid, financial support and mentorship for a ¿summer voyage¿ the summer after junior year, and a 10-year, $20,000 travel stipend post-graduation to continue exploring while pursuing a public service career.

Scout McKibben-Baier 2027

Carol B. Ohmann Memorial Prize

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

Ali Eckstein 2026
Chiara Mapp 2026

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.

Zazie Anastasopoulos 2029
Mae Cohen 2027
Laila Coles 2027
Phoenix GaultBrown 2028
Claire Kaltsas 2027
Rooney Kim 2027
Daniele Lerner 2027
Lune Maldonado 2027
Scout McKibben-Baier 2027
Lucia Mezey 2028
Alexandra Potts 2027
Rongrong Weng 2027

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.

Leo Kaplan 2026
Alexander White 2026

Paik Family Prize

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

Silas Bishop 2026

Parker Prize

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

Elizabeth Littell 2027
Miles Pinsof-Berlowitz 2027
Zoey Possick 2028
Xander Starobin 2027
Thalia Witkovsky 2027

Peirce Prize

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

Gwendolyn Arzaga 2026
Devon Crew 2026

Peterson Fellowship

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

Alex Hinbest GRAD
Meagan MacDonald GRAD
Chandni Ravindan Otter 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.

Tyler Asher 2026
Julian Haas 2026
Michael Manieri 2026
Priyanshu Pokhrel 2026
Wesley Tan 2026

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.

Suldaan Ali 2026
Tyler Asher 2026
Jennifer Cook 2026
Julian Haas 2026
Akiva Lind 2026
Michael Manieri 2026
Kaustubh Vasudevan 2026

Gwen Livingston Pokora Prize

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

Lola Cortez 2026
Phoenix Libsch 2026
Orlando Osgood 2026

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.

Isaac Ostrow 2026

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.

Dexter Ixcoy Perez 2026
Claire Larson 2026

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.

Ruby Dachis 2026
Madison Macalintal 2026
Rachel Walker 2027

Rice Prize

Awarded for excellence in mathematics to a senior.

Ze Fan 2026

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.

Sam Aronow 2026
Genna Olavarri 2026

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.

Sophia Lindus 2026
Sage Saada Saar 2026

Robertson Prize

Awarded for excellence in mathematics to a sophomore.

Zameen Cater 2028
Edwin Cheah 2028
Adam Kleber 2028
Leo Zhang 2028

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.

Noelle Schultz 2026

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.

Leo Bader 2026

Rulewater Prize

Awarded for outstanding reflection and writing on an interdisciplinary topic in the Graduate Liberal Studies Program.

Janet De Leon GLSP

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.

Kate Borows-Lai 2026
Lily Robbins 2026
Thalia Witkovsky 2027

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.

Farah Hasanain 2026
Matty Liu GRAD
Kaylin Maher 2026
Simon Moss 2026
Hayden Myers 2026
Venessa Ochieng 2026
Kavya Panjwani 2026
Mia Wichman 2026

Scott Prize-Chinese