Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Mary C. Toale (far left), President Denise A. Battles (far right), and µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø’s 2024“25 Presidential Scholars (µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø/Matt Burkhartt)
Ten µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø students will serve as Presidential Scholars for the 202Â4“25 academic year. The students are top-achieving seniors who exemplify the college™s institutional values and assist the provost and president in promoting academic excellence on campus.
To receive the honor, students must demonstrate a commitment to µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø™s values, including:
- A commitment to learning, as evidenced by a record of academic achievement through curriculum and participation in impactful academic work, such as overseas studies, independent study or research, conference presentations, publications, or significant artistic or creative projects.
- A commitment to belonging, as evidenced by advocacy for the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice through curricular and co-curricular service or other activities.
- A commitment to at least one of the college values of creativity, civic engagement, and sustainability, as evidenced by a record of intellectual curiosity and personal growth, active participation as a member of campus or wider communities, or work to advance principles of ecological, social, and economic stewardship.
This year™s cohortÌýrepresents seven majors, five minors, one microcredential, and numerous disciplines.
Madison Forcier is a neuroscience major with a human development minor.Ìý
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Makayla French is a biology major with a minor in human development.Ìý
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Jenna Garvey is a psychology major with a minor in human development.
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Sarah Gill is a dual major in psychology and sociomedical sciences.
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Gaetan Jean Louis is a dual major in sociology and Spanish with a minor in French.
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Nia Jones is an English literature major with a minor in sociology.
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Abigail Miller is a biology major with a double minor in sustainability studies and sociology and a microcredential in .
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Rachel Ntor is a psychology major with a minor in the Edgar Fellows Honors Program.Ìý
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Alexis Ochs is a biology major with a minor in human development.
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Victoria Stucchi is a sociomedical sciences major.
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Learn more about Presidential Scholars