Student Awards

The Department of Psychology has four awards it hands out annually to graduating seniors. 

The Psychology Department Outstanding Achievement Award Recipients

Given to senior psychology majors in recognition of exceptionally high levels of performance in the field of psychology.

  • 2020 Elyse Brewington
  • 2019 Patrick O'Neal, Samantha Trikeriotis
  • 2018  Anna Gjertsen
  • 2017  Kayla Hamel
  • 2016  Hjördis Lorenz
  • 2014  Katy Kreft, Kendall Rich
  • 2013  Molly Leach
  • 2012  Courtney Burton
  • 2011  Brittany Bonday
  • 2010  Marissa Babnew
  • 2009  Kerith Kiewra
  • 2008  Stephanie Jo Coates
  • 2007  Elaine  Pranski, Jacob Risner
  • 2005  Erin Kolarik
  • 2003  Sunni Houston, Marcie Krastman, Melanie Mitchell

The Virginia M. Conner - Class of 1985 Award Recipients

The Virginia M. Conner Award is given to a graduating senior who has demonstrated exemplary service to the community as well as strong achievement in the biobehavioral sciences.

  • 2020 Elizabeth Massey
  • 2019 Lisa Hamilton
  • 2018 Sabrina Carroll
  • 2017 Kelsey McCurdy
  • 2016 Brianna Jehl
  • 2015 Melody Bishop
  • 2014 Lindsay Robeson
  • 2013 Lisa Federowicz
  • 2012  Melanie McCabe
  • 2011  Amanda Moore
  • 2010  Anjelica Jackson
  • 2009  Jamie Beaber
  • 2008  Spencer Reynolds Case
  • 2007  Jennifer Mary Smith
  • 2006  Heather Renee Dewey
  • 2005  Erin Rose Kube
  • 2004  Jessica Cornett
  • 2003  Leora-Leigh Ramiro
  • 2002  Rielle I. Miller
  • 2001  Lanae E. Arnold
  • 2000  Elena Agapaloglou
  • 1999  Polina Khloudeeva
  • 1998  Elizabeth Doppler
  • 1997  Paula Link
  • 1996  Shawntel Fitzgerald
  • 1995  Laura Heidel
  • 1994  Ramsey Bigham, Renee Rhodes
  • 1993  Tanya L. Cunic
  • 1992  Rose Mary Jarboe
  • 1991  Lauren M. Montenegro
  • 1990  Michael S. Johnson
  • 1989 Carolyn N. Naff, Timothy H. Rohs
  • 1988  Catherine M. Robinson, Judith Berry
  • 1987  Scott Butler, Sharon A. Himmanen

Psychology Department Capstone Experience Award Recipients

Given for successful completion and presentation of an exceptional capstone project.

  • 2020 Ashley Maczka
  • 2019 Joshua Samuels
  • 2018  Danielle Evans
  • 2017  Meghan Gage
  • 2015  Rachel Dilliplane, Hannah Weiss
  • 2014  Katie Despeaux
  • 2011 Meaghan Moxley
  • 2010 Megan Johnston
  • 2008 Katie Juromski
  • 2006 Matthew Crisp

Psychology Department Award Recipients

Given for outstanding promise in the field of psychology.

  • 2020 Madeline Haslam
  • 2019 Alexandra (Ione) Clarke
  • 2017  Noah Keita Christophe
  • 2016  Allison Halt
  • 2015  Andrea Muniak
  • 2014  Christopher Moylan
  • 2013  Ian Barry, Brittany Krueger
  • 2012  Isabel Derera, Catherine Petrick
  • 2010  Karen Hye
  • 2009  Audrey Kossman
  • 2008  Michelle Laque
  • 2007 Jill  Hopkinson, Caitlin  Orsini
  • 2006 Brandon Metcalf, Shannon McCully, Julianne Marton
  • 2005  Ana E. Thomas & Melissa B. Beck
  • 2004 Michael Scapellato, Kathryn Solon, Candace Turner, Tara Wagner
  • 2003 Jenna Craley, Ariel Paskin
  • 2002 Donald Stranahan, Clifton Vicara, Alice Waggoner
  • 2001 Lanae Arnold-King, Kyle Geissler
  • 2000 Meredith Lutz, Rebecca Sappington