Previous Award Recipients
Being a leader of color on campus doesn't mean I don't struggle with feelings of inferiority, but it means that I must be unafraid of taking up space in spaces not designed for me.
Annis Bell '20 | Chung/Thorpe Awardee
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Presented to students who have shown empathy, helpfulness, and a willingness to go above and beyond in support of their peers throughout their undergraduate experience.
Brianna R. Mutsindashyaka, Cinema Production
Cayla Krista Jones, Occupational Therapy with a minor in Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Christian Castro, Integrated Marketing Communications
Oluwadamilola Risikat Oyetunji, Business Administration (Marketing Concentration)
Erica Jordan Reyes, Musical Theatre
Jacquelyn Paige Chin, Cinema and Photography
Jillian M. Bleier, Journalism Major with a minor in Asian American Studies and Legal Studies
Laura Caridad Avila, Viola Performance with a minor in Art History
Martha Kemp-Neilson, Mathematics with a minor in Data Science and Economics
Melanie Sepulveda-Rosado, Environmental Studies with a minor in Self-Designed Suite, Race & Economics
Nijha A. Young, Journalism with a minor in Italian & Psychology
Violet Lokelani M. Schwartzsmith, Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
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The Du Bois/Mandela Award for Scholarship, Leadership & Service
Presented to students for their significant scholarly achievements (cumulative 3.3 GPA or above) coupled with exemplary contributions to the campus and local community through service and continued civic engagement.
Alexus Adelna Autumn Stewart, Cinema and Photography (Cinema Production Concentration)
Alonso Gonzalez Reynaud, Physical Therapy with a minor in Exercise Science
Cristea Park, Physical Therapy with a minor in Sports Psychology
Julia E. Tomanovich, Physical Therapy with a minor in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Kalena Arianna Yearwood, Politics with a minor in Education Studies
Mateo Hernandez, Computer Science with a minor in Data Science
Miriam Jean Brown, Culture and Communication with a minor in Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies
Nicholas Daniel Lapinig, Cinema and Photography with a minor in Writing for Film, TV, and Emerging Media
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The Chung/Thorpe Leadership Award
Presented to students who have increased the profile of the community of color through continued participation in leadership roles throughout their Ithaca College experience.
Adrian Rosario Beato, Accounting with a minor in Business Analytics
Azaria Royalty Wise, Integrated Marketing Communications
Brianna Paige Diaz, Journalism and Race, Power, and Resistance
Irena Nakry Kelly Rosenberg, Clinical Health Studies/Physical Therapy with a minor in International Business
Isabella Conanan Tria, Vocal BMO, Integrated Marketing Communications; Audio Production
Leanna F. Crouse, Integrated Marketing Communications
Rebecca Annie Steinberg, Clinical Health Studies/Physical Therapy with a minor in Asian American Studies
Sarah Margaret Marshall, Theatre Production and Design with a minor in Dance
Tyler G. Skaflestad, Business Administration; Finance and Sport Management
Joseph A. Carollo-Bayona, Exercise Science
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The Chawla/Ochoa Academic Achievement Award
Presented to students who have shown a commitment to enhancing their educational experience through research, conference presentations, and published works, while maintaining a high level of academic achievement (cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher).
Alissa Michele Cooney, Athletic Training
Emily Hung, Television and Digital Media Production and Legal Studies
Frances Alia Bu, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Deaf Studies
Jeannette Elizabeth Rodriguez, Film, Photography and Visual Arts; Business Administration
Julie Ann Raigosa, Business Administration (Finance Concentration); Spanish and Economics
Kristin Cady-Grace Ho, Occupational Therapy, Deaf Studies
Mia Loretto, Sociology, Politics
Nano Win, Health Sciences, Health Policy and Management; Chemistry
Stephanie Monteiro, Music; Journalism
Theo Mitchell Summerville, Environmental Science with a minor in Outdoor Pursuits
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The Chávez /Lorde Social Justice Award
Presented to students who have demonstrated a strong dedication to social change for Ithaca College and the local community through various platforms, projects, or initiatives.
Caleigh Clarke, Sociology
Ana Cristina Rabines, Theatre Arts Management with a minor in Live Event Design and Management
Jolivia Asha-Loy Manning, Health Sciences (Planned Clinical Emphasis) with a minor in Communication Studies
Liza Paatavi Dhameeth, Philosophy with a minor in English
Makiyah Armani Adams, Culture and Community; Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies with a minor in African Diaspora Studies
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Presented to students who have shown empathy, helpfulness, and a willingness to go above and beyond in support of their peers throughout their undergraduate experience.
Malachi Burley, Sociology with a minor in Politics, Education, Counseling
Katherine Chan, Business Administration with a minor in Marketing Concentration
Tsedale Forbes, Health Education
Carly Greer, Architectural Studies with a minor in Honors
Alma Guardado, Social Studies Education
Tywanda Jones, Psychology with a minor in Counseling
Abhinav Kumar, Business Administration (Concentration: Management) with a minor in Integrated Marketing Communications and Entrepreneurship
Serah Lawal, Legal Studies with a minor in Honors
Kyla McCall, Biology with a minor in Chemistry
Quincie Moe, Clinical Health Studies/Physical Therapy with a minor in Health and Sport & Exercise Psychology
Cesar Morocho, Health Sciences (Pre-Med) with a minor in Chemistry
Meaghan Newkirk, Psychology (B.A.) with a minor in Legal Studies
Emily Obando, Integrated Marketing Communications with a minor in Graphic Design
Helen Reyes, Anthropology with a minor in Education Studies
Gisela Rosa, Sociology with a minor in Education and Legal Studies
Manny Sanchez, Television Radio
Alyssa Spady, Journalism with a minor in Legal Studies and Politics
Gabrielle Tola, Creative Writing with a minor in Latinx Studies
Isabella Topping, Health Education and Physical Education
Silas Turner, Politics with a minor in Honors
Nelson Wu, Athletic Training
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The Du Bois/Mandela Award for Scholarship, Leadership & Service
Presented to students for their significant scholarly achievements (cumulative 3.3 GPA or above) coupled with exemplary contributions to the campus and local community through service and continued civic engagement.
Vedant Akhauri, Television Radio Productions with a minor in Psychology
Treasure Blackman, Physical Therapy with a minor in Spanish
Seidy Bobadilla, Integrated Marketing Communications with a minior in Latinx Studies
Jordan Brown, Cinema and Photography
Alyssa Carbonell, Clinical Health Studies and Physical Therapy with a minor in Dance
Trinity Gray, Integrated Marketing Communications with a minor in Live Event Management and Design
Mark Gregory, Occupational Therapy with a minor in Asian American Studies
Yakira Jack, Speech Language Pathology with a minor in Honors
Khadija Musa, Therapeutic Recreation
Annie Peña-Castellanos, Sociology with a minor in Education and History
Samantha Ruiz, Athletic Training
Kiana Telano, Athletic Training
Austin Zhang, Environmental Studies with a minor in Graphic Design
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The Chung/Thorpe Leadership Award
Presented to students who have increased the profile of the community of color through continued participation in leadership roles throughout their Ithaca College experience.
Avery Alexander, English with a minor in Journalism, Linguistics
Simeon Alvarez, Health Sciences w/ Clinical Emphasis with a minor in Spanish
Kinza Ceesay, Finance, & International Business
Ana Garbanzo, Sociology
Letícia Guibunda, Spanish with a minor in Biological Research & Applied Sciences
Thais Gutierrez, Sociology with a minor in Education
Emma Kuo, Cinema and Photography with a minor in Art, Animation
Nicole-Bethany Onwuka, Acting with a minor in Writing for TV, Film and Emerging Media
Megan O'Reilly, Athletic Training
Akiysa Sanders, Integrated Marketing Communications with a minor in History & Legal Studies
Ikraan Sheekh Nuur, Physical Therapy with a minor in Biology
Brianna Tovar, Integrated Marketing Communications with a minor in Graphic Design
Vaibhav Zaveri, Computer Science
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The Chawla/Ochoa Academic Achievement Award
Presented to students who have shown a commitment to enhancing their educational experience through research, conference presentations, and published works, while maintaining a high level of academic achievement (cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher).
Julia Batista, Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) with a minor in International Business and Media Literacy
Catriona Ferguson, Spanish with a minor in Education Studies, Latinx Studies
Phung Huynh, Biology with a minor in Environmental Studies, Chemistry
Jessica Ketterer, Communication Management and Design with a minor in Integrated Marketing Communication & Graphic Design
Khangelani Mhlanga, Biology with a minor in IC Honors
Emma Robinson, Occupational Therapy
Antara Sen, Physics and Mathematics
Gabrielle Topping, Journalism with a minor in Honors Interdisciplinary Studies and Graphic Design
Jessica Wang, Psychology with a minor in Education Studies
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The Chávez /Lorde Social Justice Award
Presented to students who have demonstrated a strong dedication to social change for Ithaca College and the local community through various platforms, projects, or initiatives.
Olivia Carpenter, Business Administration
Sebastian Chavez, Politics with a minor in Latinx Studies
Hana Cho, Integrative Studies: Justice in Education & Educational Policy with a minor in Asian American Studies
Cassandra Logedo, Integrated Marketing Communications with a minor in Legal Studies
Cyepress Rite, Integrative Studies, B.A. in Queerness & Black Identity Politics with a minor in Spanish
Amir Tazi, English with a minor in African Diaspora Studies Women and Gender Studies
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The Chawla/Ochoa Academic Achievement Award
Presented to students who have shown a commitment to enhancing their educational experience through research, conference presentations, and published works, while maintaining a high level of academic achievement (cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher).
Chanelle Ferguson, Writing with minors in African Diaspora Studies and Journalism
Maya Lewis, Photography with a minor in Women's and Gender Studies
Oluwasekemi Odumosu, Physics with a minor in Computer Science
Fiona Okumu, Writing for Film, TV, and Emerging Media
Daniela Rivero, Social Movements and Latinx Studies with a minor in Art
Indira Varma, Sports Media with a minor in Integrated Marketing Communications
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The Chung/Thorpe Leadership Award
Presented to students who have increased the profile of the community of color through continued participation in leadership roles throughout their Ithaca College experience.
Elena Chang, Integrated Marketing Communications with a minor in Live Events and Management
Kayli DePinto, Television-Radio with a minor in Live Events and Management
Christian Henry, Musical Theatre
Carolina Jeronimo, Business Administration with a Management Concentration and minors in Latinx Studies and Sociology
Michaela Joseph, Clinical Health Studies - Physical Therapy with a minor in Sociology
Angelina Lopez, Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Diana Mejia, Business Administration with a Management Concentration and minors in Business Analytics and Art
Melissa Olivio, Psychology with a minor in Counseling
Roy Perera, Television-Radio with minors in Integrated Marketing Communications and French
Bryan Robles, Applied Economics with minors in Business Administration and Psychology
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The Chávez/Lorde Social Justice Award
Presented to students who have demonstrated a strong dedication to social change for Ithaca College and the local community through various platforms, projects, or initiatives.
Alexis Davis, Journalism with a minor in Spanish
Courtney Long, Musical Theatre
Josie Manucha, Politics with an International Studies Concentration with minors in Spanish, Arabic, and Latin American Studies
Alexander Paredes-Ruiz, Theatre Arts Management and History
Vanessa Quintano, Psychology and Communications Studies
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The Du Bois/Mandela Award for Scholarship, Leadership, and Service
Presented to students for their significant scholarly achievements (cumulative 3.3 GPA or above) coupled with exemplary contributions to the campus and local community through service and continued civic engagement.
Sonya Ayyankeril, Voice with an Outside Field in Theatre
Rachel Cadet, Business Administration - Marketing with minors in Integrated Marketing Communications and Business Analytics
Madison Fernandez, Journalism with a minor in Health Policy and Management
Katelyn Monaco, English with minors in Education and Asian American Studies
Minmin Pan, Theatre Studies and Voice
Yetunde Smalls, Politics with a concentration in International Studies with minors in Legal Studies and Spanish
Ciara Weary, Clinical Health Studies with a minor in Exercise Science
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The Gloria L. Hobbs Inspiration Award
Presented to students who have shown empathy, helpfulness, and a willingness to go above and beyond in support of their peers throughout their undergraduate experience.
Bria Bradley, Computer Science with a minor in Deaf Studies
Daisy Cantero, Sociology with minors in Latinx Studies and Women's and Gender Studies
Darius Elmore, Vocal Performance with minors in Communications, Management, and Theatre Studies
Madeleine Guerrier, Business Administration with concentrations in Marketing and Management
Rachel Huff, Music with an Outside field in Counseling
Emily Jimenez, Theatre Studies with a minor in Deaf Studies
Moyo Kehinde, Musical Theatre
Soledad Lalla, Writing for Film, TV, and Emerging Media with a minor in Politics
Jennifer Lema, Architectural Studies, with minors in Math, Graphic Design, and Art
Jahmar Ortiz, Acting with a minor in Dance
Jeremiah Sheppert, Television-Radio Communications with a minor in Economics
Stuti Singh, Business Administration with a minor in Business Analytics
Micaela Snow, Writing with a minor in Psychology
Tynesha Taylor, Exercise Science with a Medical Science Emphasis
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The Chawla/Ochoa Academic Achievement Award
Presented to students who have shown a commitment to enhancing their educational experience through research, conference presentations, and published works, while maintaining a high level of academic achievement (cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher).
Yemi Afolabi, Computer Science
Diana Castillo, Journalism with minors in Latinx Studies & Education Studies
Guillermina Castro, Accounting & Business Administration with a concentration in Finance
Margaret Chan, Music Education
Quenton Kimble, Communication Studies
Aisha Mae Mughal, Politics with minors in Spanish & Asian American Studies
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The Chung/Thorpe Leadership Award
Presented to students who have increased the profile of the community of color through continued participation in leadership roles throughout their Ithaca College experience.
Annis Bell, Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology with minors in Deaf Studies & Education Studies
David Blitzman, Politics with a Legal Studies minor
Mollie McKinney, Writing for Film, TV, and Emerging Media with a Sociology minor
Rachel Ratner, Clinical Health Studies with minors in Psychology & Health
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The Chávez/Lorde Social Justice Award
Presented to students who have demonstrated a strong dedication to social change for Ithaca College and the local community through various platforms, projects, or initiatives.
Jada Boggs, Theatre Studies with a Communication Studies minor
Calissa Brown, Anthropology with minors in African Diaspora & Latinx Studies
Emmanuel Candelario, Sociology with a minor in Identities within Oppressed Communities
Devon Morris, Clinical Health Studies/Physical Therapy with a Nutrition Promotion minor
Alexander Perry, Sociology with a Spanish minor
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The Du Bois/Mandela Award for Scholarship, Leadership, and Service
Presented to students for their significant scholarly achievements (cumulative 3.3 GPA or above) coupled with exemplary contributions to the campus and local community through service and continued civic engagement.
Urja Bhatia, Applied Psychology with a Neuroscience minor
Tiranke Kande, Sociology with minors in Education Studies & Counseling
Lexy Mason, Communication Studies
Keanna Morales, Occupational Therapy with a Chemistry minor
Breana Nieves Vergara, Sociology with minors in Education Studies & Latinx Studies
Alexzandria Sanchez, Journalism with minors in Politics & Latinx Studies
Katelyn Tai, Music Education
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The Gloria L. Hobbs Inspiration Award
Presented to students who have shown empathy, helpfulness, and a willingness to go above and beyond in support of their peers throughout their undergraduate experience.
Christopher Acosta, Sociology with minors in Italian & Spanish
Oluwashina Aliweri, Health Care Management with a Business Administration minor
Justina Bethune, Architectural Studies with minors in Art & African Diaspora
Erika Fortune, Communications Management & Design with a Web Programming minor
Abigail Mejia, Cinema & Photography with an Environmental Studies minor
Bianca Mestiza, Journalism with minors in International Politics & Communication Management & Design
Pallas-Amenah Morgan, Writing for Film, TV, and Emerging Media
Margaret Mowrer, Integrated Marketing Communications & Spanish with a Translation Studies minor
Noella Mpinga, Writing for Film, TV, and Emerging Media
Farwa Shakeel, Economics & International Politics