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The Vice Chancellor’s Academic Honors Convocation at Indiana University Columbus recognized students for achievements during the academic year.
The event was held Wednesday at Custer-Nugent Lecture Hall located in the Columbus Learning Center.
Nearly 40top students, in a wide range of disciplines, were recognized for scholarly accomplishments. Two staff members and six faculty members were also honored. Selected by their peers for recognition, these award winners demonstrated significant service and contributions to IU Columbus students, the campus, and the South Central Indiana region.
Additionally, the 14th round of Student Research Grant recipients were recognized. This year, 20 students received grants, which are funded through the Office of Student Research. This is a dynamic program that promotes intellectual inquiry and innovation to enrich the educational experiences of IU Columbus students.
Following is the list of individuals recognized at the IU Columbus annual event.
CHANCELLOR’S SCHOLAR | Amy Sanford – Columbus
CAMPUS AWARDS
Undergraduate Student Service-Learning Leadership Award | Sierra Huffman – Greensburg
Undergraduate Student Service-Learning Leadership Award | Anakarina Hurtado – Columbus
ACADEMIC AWARDS
Division of Business
Division of Business Foundation Outstanding Student in Business | Shelby Branum – Columbus
Agresta, Storms & O’Leary Outstanding Student in Accounting | Sarah Springmeyer – Greensburg
Centra Credit Union Outstanding Student in Finance | Benjamin Fricke – Columbus
The Republic/AIM Media Indiana Outstanding Student in Marketing | Angie Guzman Presenda – Columbus
Outstanding Student in Management | Supriya Singh – Columbus
Outstanding Student in Supply Chain Management | Kirsten Raisor – Brownstown
Business Scholar Awards
Shelby Branum – Columbus
Karen Cima – Columbus
Benjamin Fricke – Columbus
Angie Guzman Presenda – Columbus
Anna Haste – Trafalgar
Jazmyn Ketchum – Columbus
Blake Nigg – Mooresvile
Levi Poplin – Franklin
Stevie Sedam – Seymour
Sarah Springmeyer – Greensburg
General Studies Degree ProgramMorgan Steineker
Outstanding Graduate Award | Morgan Stieneker – Shelbyville
Division of Education
Distinguished Teaching & Learning Performance in K-6 Content and Pedagogy | Ashley Coomer – Columbus
Distinguished Teaching & Learning Performance in K-6 English Language Learner Education | Lindsey Carr – Brownstown
Distinguished Teaching & Learning Performance in Equity Education | Yamileth Martinez Gaiten – Columbus
Distinguished Teaching & Learning Performance in K-6 Special Education | Grace Laker – ShelbyvilleMacyMargraf
IUPUC Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Future Educator | Kirsten VanWinkle – Nineveh
IUPUC Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Future Educator | Macy Margraf– Edinburgh
Division of Health Sciences
Columbus Regional Health Outstanding Student in Nursing | Taylor Robbins – Scipio
Outstanding Pre-Licensure Student in Nursing | Michael DeShong – Seymour
Outstanding Student in Community Health | Hannah Lorca – McCordsville
Vicki Johnson-Poynter Nurse Leadership Award | Kylia Siefert – Columbus
Vicki Johnson-Poynter Nurse Leadership Award | Gracie McCullars – Greenwood
Sharer Preceptor of the Year Award | Lacy Harness – Shelbyville
(Healthcare professional who helps with clinicals at hospital; not faculty, staff, nor student)
Division of Liberal Arts | Mary Kate Noley
Outstanding Student in Liberal Arts | Sierra Huffman – Greensburg
Outstanding Student in English | Zoe Lawless – Trafalgar
Best English Essay | Carly Archer– Columbus
Outstanding Student in Communication Studies | Mary-Kate Nolley – Edinburgh
Outstanding Student in Criminal Justice | Sierra Huffman – Greensburg
Outstanding Student in Sociology | Bryor Brown – Franklin
Division of Science
Columbus Regional Health Outstanding Student in Science | Bryce Malan – FreetownKason Moberly
Outstanding Student in Advanced Math | Chayden Long – North Vernon
Outstanding Student in Calculus | Kason Moberly – Butlerville
Promising Future Psychologist | Rachel Rucker – Franklin
Outstanding Student in Psychology | Natalie Medsker – Edinburgh
Jack P. Young Chemistry Award | Audra McNear – Columbus
2023-2024 Office of Student Research Grant Award Winners
Amanda Aird – Columbus
Sophie Barrett – North Vernon
David Blankman – Greenfield
Molly Brandes – Greensburg
Jazmine Castillo – Shelbyville
Benjamin Fricke – Columbus
Nevie Henderson – Seymour
Sierra Huffman – Greensburg
Siddhant Jain – Columbus
Bryce Malan – Freetown
Jackie Mouser – Columbus
Angie Guzman Presenda – Columbus
Rachel Rucker – Franklin
Kaitlyn Sprague – Columbus
Jason Stratton – Nashville
Kirsten VanWinkle – Nineveh
Armahn Vedadi – Columbus
Brooks Wathen – DuPont
Coltin Wetzel– Seymour
Sydni Young – Columbus
These IU Columbus faculty and staff members received special recognition for outstanding service.
FACULTY AWARDS
Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Research, Scholarship, and Creativity Award | Stephanie Serriere
Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Service Award | Kevin Jones
Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Teaching Award | Julie Mendez
Jacqueline D. Franz Outstanding Part-time Faculty Teaching Award | Jeanine Scheidler
Indiana University Trustees Teaching Award | Julie Goodspeed-Chadwick
Indiana University Trustees Teaching Award | Aimee Zoeller
STAFF AWARDS
W. Coons Distinguished Service Award | Vicki Kruse
Vickie Welsh-Huston Staff Council Service Award | Sarah Akemon
