Since 2022, the Dietrich School and CGS have been recognizing graduating seniors for important achievements within and beyond the classroom in the areas of scholarship, research, service, and leadership.
The Student Awards were held on Thursday, March 27, and we're delighted to congratulate all of the winners.
Dietrich School Dean’s Scholar Award:
The Dietrich School Dean’s Scholar Awards serve to recognize seniors who exemplify high scholarship, character, and devotion to the ideals of the University of Pittsburgh. The five recipients are:
- Shannon Seidel
- Emma Whittaker
- Tyler Gordon
- Santiago Cane
- Brandi Ramcoobeer
CGS Student of the Year:
The College of General Studies Student of the Year Awards serves to recognize one senior who exemplifies high scholarship, character, and devotion to the ideals of the University of Pittsburgh.
This year, we recognize Meriem Boukaabar
Perseverance Award:
The Perseverance Award serves to recognize seniors who have overcome barriers and shown strength of character and resiliency in their academic and personal pursuits. The Dietrich School recognize seven recipients of the perseverance award from both the Dietrich School and College of General Studies:
- Trevor Faulkner
- Casper McGinnis
- Mason Liddick
- Vanessa Rodgers
- Erika Mizumoto
- Manoj Kuppusamy
- Ian Neumaier
Service Award:
The Service Award serves to recognize the extraordinary impact seniors have on the success of their peers, their school, and the broader community. The thirteen recipients of the service award from both the Dietrich School and the College of General Studies are:
- Emily O’Neil
- Grace McCullough
- Sydney Weiss
- Neeha Kolli
- Layne Shaffer
- Kyla Walker
- Neha Devineni
- Lauren Weaver
- Rahul Patel
- Skyler Rehback
- Claire Sullivan
- Shanthi Mayadam
- Jenneke De Haan
