Senior Awards

Pillars of Excellence Acrylic Awards Photograph

University Honors Valedictorian Award

From the Latin word meaning, "to say farewell," the Honors Valedictorian distinction is given to a graduating senior who has demonstrated exemplary engagement in University Honors, as well as evidence of leadership, scholarship, integrity, humility, and compassion.

University Honors Valedictorian 2024-2025: Jennifer Ibarra making valedictory speech

 
University Honors Valedictorian 2024 - 2025

Jennifer Ibarra

Education, Society,
& Human Development

 

University Honors Valedictorian Receiving Valedictory Award from Honors Alum Mina Hanin

 

Pillars of Excellence Award

Awarded to four graduating seniors who exemplify the University Honors Three Pillars of Excellence. Students must promote creativity and innovation, cultivate a culture of contribution, and celebrate diversity and global citizenship through their academic and extracurricular accomplishments.

Pillars of Excellence Award Winners 2022 - 2023
University Honors Pillars of Excellence Award Winner: Noel Lofton

Noel Lofton
Bus. Administration
University Honors Pillars of Excellence Award Winner: Lance Santana

Lance Santana
Bus. Administration
University Honors Pillars of Excellence Award Winner: Allison Wang

Allison Wang
Political Science
University Honors Pillars of Excellence Award Winner: Christina Zhu

Christina Zhu
Biology