Trinity Celebrates 2026 Honor Awards Recipients

Accounting

Outstanding Senior in Accounting - awarded to a senior majoring in accounting who has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement

Morgan Marie Franke

Outstanding Master of Science in Accounting Award - given to an outstanding accounting student in the Master of Science in Accounting program, with selection based on undergraduate and graduate academic records, high moral character, and high potential for a successful career in accounting

Leah Sandman

Art and Art History

Excellence in Art - presented to a senior art major who displays ongoing evidence of outstanding achievement in studio art

Rory McCarthy

Annika Wyatt

Excellence in Art History - presented to a senior art history major to recognize sustained academic excellence in art history

Sofia Elise Pressley

Art and Art History, Human Communication and Theatre, and Music

Frances K. Hendricks Fine Arts Award - given by the Spurs sorority to a student whose achievements in the fine arts have been recognized unanimously as most distinguished by the chairs of the Departments of Art and Art History, Human Communication and Theatre, and Music

Erin Olivia Pake

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Outstanding Senior in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - jointly offered by the Departments of Biology and Chemistry to an outstanding senior in the biochemistry and molecular biology major

Bryce Dye

Biology

Outstanding Senior in Biology - based on academic achievement, potential for research in biology or the biomedical sciences, and overall contributions made to the University and the Department of Biology

Jessica Mason

Cadence McCammack

Jacob Uhrich Scholarship - established by an endowment made in honor of Dr. Jacob Uhrich, a former faculty member in the Department of Biology, providing financial assistance to accomplished biology majors with demonstrated financial need

Jack Lucas Barefoot

Zain Rahman

Business Administration

D. Harold Byrd Academic Achievement Award - a scholarship presented to a student with junior standing who has declared a major in business administration, with a concentration in marketing, and who, through their academic performance (both overall and in the marketing area), has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and strong potential for continued success at the senior level

Hannah Pfluger

Future Sustainability Champion - This award recognizes a senior completing the minor in sustainable business who demonstrates academic excellence and exceptional commitment to building a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future. This award honors those who actively promote innovative ideas, practices, and leadership that support long-term environmental, social, and economic well-being. Recipients show initiative in creating positive change within their community, and their efforts inspire others to take meaningful action toward a more sustainable world.

Isabella Villena Ossio

Phyllis Rosberg Award - This award goes to a senior student in the Department of Business Administration with a major in marketing who has, through their academic performance (overall and within the marketing area), demonstrated a commitment to excellence. Beyond academic performance, the recipient of this award has also sought out experiences that show determination, zeal, and integrity in pursuit of their development as a marketing professional.

Katherine Klein

Read Award - based on exemplary academic achievement by a student studying in the department of business administration with a major in human resource management or international business

Kiara Fernando

Read Award for International Business

Landry MacRae Knight

Chemistry

William Crews McGavock Award for Outstanding Research - established in 1974 by chemistry alumni in honor of Professor William Crews McGavock, the award goes to the graduating chemistry senior(s) with the best overall record of academic excellence and achievement

Marc Ewe

Kathyrn Abigail Wheeler

Classical Studies

Classical Association of the Middle West and South Award for Outstanding Accomplishment in Classical Studies - the second most active professional organization for American classics after the Society for Classical Studies and this award is presented on the basis of excellent work in classical studies

Ruth Anne Patterson

Outstanding Senior in the Study of Ancient Greek - presented on the basis of outstanding performance in upper-division Greek language courses

Eileen Robinson

Outstanding Student in the Study of Latin - presented on the basis of outstanding performance in upper-division Latin language courses

Emma Buhrman

Jacob Christopher Newell

Communication

Outstanding Senior in Communication - awarded to the senior communication major who has an exemplary overall GPA and has demonstrated to be an active media practitioner as well as academic achiever, substantially engaged in communication both in and out of the classroom

Monica Enriquez Martinez

Outstanding Junior in Communication - awarded to the junior communication major who has an exemplary overall GPA and has demonstrated to be an active media practitioner as well as academic achiever, substantially engaged in communication both in and out of the classroom

Eve Catherine Slemp

Computer Science

Charles Babbage-Ada Lovelace Computing Award - presented in recognition of superior achievement in academic and community computer-related activities; named after the 19th-century team who developed the difference and analytic engines and are hence the pioneers of the modern era of computing

Stella Joan Miliatis

William Wallace

Earth and Environmental Geosciences

Edward C. Roy Outstanding Research in Geosciences Award - awarded to a Earth and Environmental Geosciences major for outstanding achievement or promise in undergraduate research

Charlie James Long

JP Palmer

Catherine Elizabeth Shaffer

Edward C. Roy, Jr. Impact Award - awarded to an earth and environmental geosciences major for their positive impact on the department

Lucas McLay Craig

Morgan Lynn Gingerich

Wyatt Kenny

Erin Anais Rodriguez

Isabella Elizabeth Rueda

Edwin E. Eckert Scholarship in Geology - awarded to a earth and environmental geosciences major for academic achievement in the discipline.

Veronica Sofia Garza

Joy Pittenger Ingrum

Linden Gray Wheat

Outstanding Senior Student and Tinker Family Geosciences Award - given for academic achievement in geology and service to the department and the University

Anna Soleil Heikes

Robert Lowell Freed Scholarship for Excellence in the Study of Earth Materials - awarded to a rising junior or senior geosciences major for outstanding performance in the study of mineralogy and petrology

Will Hamilton

Charlie Zeno Palmer

Southwest Gem and Mineral Society Scholarship - awarded to a geosciences major for academic potential in the discipline

Alissa Sara Aldrich

Sienna Mae Nordquist

Tinker Family Geosciences Research Award - given for research achievement in the geosciences

Veronica Sofia Garza

Erin Anais Rodriguez

Economics

Walter Adams Prize for Excellence in Economics - to honor the past Vernon F. Taylor Distinguished Professor of Economics at Trinity by recognizing a graduating economics major who has achieved great distinction in scholarship and involvement in the life of the University community

Grace Etzel

Sean McDermott

Education

Gela Grote West School Psychology Award - presented to a third-year school psychology graduate who excels in the area of psychological assessment as well as mastery of theory and application

Angie Carter Black

Lauren Elizabeth Gonzalez

Faith Rose Perry

Diandra Arlette Trevino

Outstanding Junior in Education - for providing exemplary participation via course participation, departmental participation and contributions, and university and San Antonio community participation

Anna Evyania Knickel

Outstanding Senior in Education - for providing exemplary participation via course participation, departmental participation and contributions, and university and San Antonio community participation

Adison Elizabeth Miser

Engineering Science

Engineering Science Academic Excellence Award - given to seniors demonstrating outstanding academic performance and eligible to graduate with honors

Ilsa Mae Newland

Morgan Stetzer

English

Coleen Grissom English Honor Award - awarded to a senior majoring in English who has demonstrated exceptional ability in the study of English language literature

Evelyn Hero Bell

June Cook Endowed Scholarship - awarded to a student in the junior or senior class who is majoring in English or communication and who has demonstrated exceptional creative writing skills

Parras Saint Dumlao

Finance and Business Analytics

Outstanding Senior in Business Analytics - awarded to a senior majoring in business analytics who has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and engagement

Samuel Theiss

Outstanding Senior in Finance - awarded to a senior majoring in finance who has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement

Sean McDermott

Global Latinx Studies

Nivia Gonzalez Award for Outstanding Student in Global Latinx Studies - given to the student with the highest academic standing among their graduating class in the Global Latinx Studies Program

Alexis Mauricio Ibarra

Marina Izabella Oquendo

History

Donald E. Everett Award for Outstanding Student in History - presented to a student who has not only performed exceedingly well in the classroom, but has also demonstrated a deep understanding of and appreciation for the discipline of history

Dylan Wilford

Human Communication and Theatre

Frances Richter Swinny Outstanding Human Communication Major - presented to a student best exemplifies academic achievement, contributions to the field of speech communication, and involvement in related areas of University life

Lily Calvert

Katie Davis Memorial Award for Excellence in Forensics - presented to a student who has achieved excellence in forensics

Ruth Anne Patterson

Outstanding Senior in Theatre - presented to a student who has achieved all-around excellence in drama

Cam Kenefick

Linguistics

Outstanding Senior in Linguistics - for consistent outstanding performance in the interdisciplinary minor

Catherine Yijia Huang

Mathematics

Junior Mathematics Award - given to the junior whose performance and promise in mathematics are deemed the best by the Mathematics faculty

Nathan Kuravackal

Mathematics Service Award - given to the student who has contributed most to the achievement of the department's goals by providing assistance with and leadership in the department's activities

Elliott Huang

Modern Languages and Literatures

Annelise Duncan Outstanding German Major Award - awarded for academic achievement and active participation in the German program

Kiana Senteria Damanik

Dr. Stephen L. Field Endowed Scholarship - This award supports outstanding undergraduates who have demonstrated dedication to the study of the Chinese language and culture. The award recognizes students in good academic standing who show a sustained commitment to Chinese language study at Trinity. Preference is given to students with financial need or to those who aspire to careers involving business engagement with China. The scholarship honors Dr. Stephen L. Field, who founed Trinity's Chinese program in 1990 and whose teaching and mentorship have inspired generations of students.

Aunchisa Boonsawat

Cael Ferland

Baden Zachary Russell

The Outstanding Student in Chinese Language and Culture Award - awarded for academic achievement and active participation in the Chinese program

Caroline Chun Robison Heath

Virginia Joiner Award for Outstanding Student in French - awarded for superior academic achievement and positive character traits

Bocar Diagana

Virginia Joiner Award for Outstanding Student in Spanish - awarded for superior academic achievement and positive character traits

Katherine Klein

Museum Studies

Prize for Outstanding Student in Museum Studies - honors museum studies minors who have excelled in their museum studies academic work and museum internships during their time at Trinity

Marina Izabella Oquendo

Rory McCarthy

Music

The John Ballard Prize for Pipe Organ Performance - is awarded to a senior pursuing the study of pipe organ; the prize is named for organ builder John Ballard, who served as curator of the Parker Chapel organ from 1980 to 2010

Daly Thomson

Neuroscience

Outstanding Neuroscience Senior - given in recognition of outstanding achievement in the combined areas of academics, research, and involvement in program events

Natalie Elizabeth Cornejo

Philosophy

Hemlock Award for Best Philosophical Essay - given to the winner(s) of the Hemlock Award Competition for the best paper on a philosophical topic

Hannah Grace Aaronson

Paul Jackson

Physics and Astronomy

Outstanding Graduating Senior in Physics - given for achievement in academics and physics research

Alec Ewe

Society of Physics Student Leadership Award - given for leadership and service in the Society of Physics Students and its mission of community outreach

Isabel Garcia

Wagner Prize - given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Wagner who donated funds for the Wagner Physics Center; top score on the senior assessment exam in physics

Nicholas James Stipanovic

Political Science

Pi Sigma Alpha Outstanding Senior in Political Science - presented by the political science honor society Pi Sigma Alpha, Xi Omicron Chapter, to recognize and honor the graduating senior majoring in political science whose academic achievement and public service best exemplifies the goals of Trinity and the Department of Political Science

Evelyn May Ragsdale

Psychology

Outstanding Senior in Psychology - given in recognition of academic excellence, demonstrated research skills, and significant contributions to the Department of Psychology and Trinity University

Alyssa Xing Lagrone

Religion

Ethel Evans Department of Religion Scholarship - awarded for exemplary academic achievement and significant contribution to the Religion major; established in 1978 through a bequest from Ethel Evans

Jaden Martens

Sociology and Anthropology

C. Wright Mills Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Sociology - awarded to a sociology major whose work best exemplifies the theories and methods of the field, and best demonstrates the "sociological imagination"

Lara Olivia Lashus

William Summerfield Walker

Margaret Mead Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Anthropology - given to a student who has shown outstanding achievements in anthropology to celebrate the tradition of bringing anthropology to bear on wider social and cultural issues

Jasmine Gianna Evenstad

Lilah Belle Wheat

Sport Management

Outstanding Senior in Sport Management - awarded to the student who has excelled in the classroom, made significant contributions to the Sport Management program, and has been engaged in the local sports community

Halle Skylar Hamilton

Urban Studies

Catherine Powell Prize for Outstanding Student in Urban Studies - named for a distinguished, late member of the urban studies faculty and awarded to the student who has not only performed exceedingly well in the classroom, but also has demonstrated a deep understanding of and appreciation for the city

Janka Rutkovszky

Margery M. and Ray S. Erlandson Chapel Prize

For outstanding service to the University through the work, program, and outreach of the University's Margarite B. Parker Chapel

Hope Elise Paschall

Roman M. Lubetzky KINDness Award

This award is given to a student who embodies and demonstrates the virtue of kindness, as well as a high level of scholarship at Trinity University. The Roman M. Lubetzky Endowment Fund for Kindness seeks to encourage the attributes of kindness and noble behavior as values among Trinity students.

Kingsley Agyeman-Yeboah

Trinity University Women's Club Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships awarded each year to students who have had great success in their academic work and who have made strong contributions to the campus community

Edriana Catalina Alvarado

Macey Marie Chandler

Vanessa Arlene Gutierrez

Jade Humphrey

Keyla Limones

Mach Family Student Research Fellowships

Fellowships made possible by an endowed fund established by the family of Steven Mach, who graduated from Trinity in 1992, served as National Alumni Board President in 2002, and is now a University Trustee. This endowment provides research funding annually to rising seniors. Awardees are nominated by the chair of the department in which they are majoring and selected on the basis of their academic accomplishments, demonstrated achievements within their discipline, and potential for future success.

Natalie Elizabeth Cornejo

Grace Etzel

Alec Ewe

Brianna Skye Heuiser

Alyssa Xing Lagrone

Marina Izabella Oquendo

Florisa Frances Patterson

Erica Peterson

Catherine Elizabeth Shaffer

Morgan Stetzer

Gary Zeyuan Sun

Annika Wyatt

Graduating University Scholars

The top fifteen students, based on grade point average, in the May graduating class.

Sameed Aijaz

Odinakachukwu Aneji

Emma Buhrman

Lily Calvert

Bryce Dye

Marc Ewe

Alec Ewe

Halle Skylar Hamilton

Katherine Klein

Nicole Yun Mao

Sean McDermott

Evelyn May Ragsdale Joshua Silvanus

Garrett Thomas Watson

Addison Kenneth Wilberg

University Scholars

The top fifteen students in their class (as measured by their grade point average). Recipients will receive a monetary award to assist with educational expenses at Trinity University for the upcoming academic year.