The Lombard Award is given to the student who displays unmatched academic excellence. This award is presented to an undergraduate student with the highest cumulative GPA through the semester prior to Commencement. Through this student’s achievements, they embody the spirit of lifelong learning and exemplify the sacrifices required of the post-traditional learner. 

Recipients: Joanna Edwards Long '23 and Cody Bertrand '23

The Harding Award is given for outstanding achievement in Corporate Systems, Business, or Economics. Students in these disciplines are challenged to interweave theory, practice, and an interest in management with a broad liberal arts education and a focus on social responsibility. This award recognizes a student who has met this challenge while also excelling personally and academically. This awardee also has the honor of carrying the school banner and leading their fellow graduates into the University Commencement ceremony.

Recipient: Derek P. Michaels '23

The McGuinness Award is given to a graduating student with outstanding achievement and a commitment to excellence in the humanities or social sciences. Through dedication to these fields, this individual has pursued rigorous intellectual inquiry and has sought to better understand society, the human mind, and behavior. This awardee also has the honor of carrying the school banner and leading their fellow graduates into the University Commencement ceremony.

Recipient: Robert Szudra '23

The O’Connor Award is given to a student who has demonstrated leadership and engagement with his or her community and professional field and/or through personal commitments. This individual exemplifies the Jesuit ideal of “men and women for others” and has lived the Jesuit vision of servant-leadership through community engagement.

Recipient: Anyeris Paulino '23

The Woods College Graduate Student Award is given to a graduating student who brings together a spirit of service and leadership. Through initiative, academic excellence, strength of character, and a generous spirit, this individual dedicates his or her life to humble leadership and caring service to others. 

Recipients: 

Master of Healthcare Administration: Ekaterina Funk ’22
Master of Science in Applied Analytics: Elif Çakır ’23
Master of Science in Applied Economics: Patrick Beksha ’23
Master of Science in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance: Peter Prunty ’23
Master of Science in Leadership and Administration: Emma M. Stewart ’23
Master of Science in Sports Administration: Alexis Nagle ’22, 

The Morgan Award is given to a graduating student who embodies post-traditional education through demonstrated excellence personally, professionally, and academically. Post-traditional students are confronted with a broad array of challenges, and the recipient of this award has confronted these challenges while maintaining a high level of excellence.

Recipient: Jamie C. Silva ’23, Master of Science in Leadership and Administration

This award is given to students who best represent the Woods College’s commitment to leadership and service. Recipients have the honor of carrying the school banner and leading their fellow graduates into the University Commencement ceremony.

Recipients:

Michael Samuel Finklea(y) ’23, Master of Healthcare Administration
Jordyn Kamis ’23, Master of Science in Sports Administration