4/21/17

The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) honored 27 graduating seniors from undergraduate programs at USG for their outstanding academic achievement, drive to excel outside of the classroom, and commitment to serving the community during the USG 13th Annual Student Achievement and Leadership Breakfast on April 21, 2017.

“These 27 students are among the best and brightest at USG and represent the next generation of leaders in our region,” said Dr. Stewart Edelstein, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for the University System of Maryland and Executive Director of USG. “USG is proud to serve these outstanding students, who understand the value of both academic success and community engagement. We know they are going to have bright futures ahead of them.”

Outstanding seniors frSA&Lom undergraduate degree programs offered at USG, who have demonstrated academic excellence, received the Student Academic Achievement Award. Award recipients were selected on the basis of grade point average, participation in internships and honor societies, and contributions to their program of study.

Student Leadership and Service Awards also were presented to two seniors who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, service and dedication to the Universities at Shady Grove and the community at large. These recipients were selected based on participation in extracurricular activities, community service and their commitment to their fellow students.

The keynote speaker was Montgomery County's First Lady, Catherine Leggett, Senior Vice President for Human Resources at International City/County Management Association (ICMA). ICMA is a non-profit, independent financial services corporation focused on providing retirement security for the public sector. She instilled words of wisdom and congratulated students on their achievements.

The Kendall Awards were presented by Dr. Mary Satterfield, a member of the USG Board of Advisors and Chief of Staff for the Material Measurement Lab at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The Kendall Award winner are:

  • Kendall Award WinnersExcellence in Teaching - Robert Coleman, UMCP Communications
  • Program Director of the Year - Dr. Andrew Nolan, UMBC History
  • Outstanding Service to Students - Mauricio Mantilla, USG OIT

 


Photos of the event are available here.

 

2016-2017 Undergraduate Student Leadership awardees:

  NAME                   SCHOOL                          PROGRAM

Duc Duong

University of Maryland, College Park

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Nyenpu Faith Kamei UMBC Social Work and Psychology

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2016-2017 Undergraduate Student Achievement Awardees:

  NAME                   SCHOOL                          PROGRAM

Sheila Amini

Salisbury University

Exercise Science

Chelsea Cole

Salisbury University

Respiratory Therapy

Blanca Solano

Towson University

Early Childhood Education

Andrew Beiglarbeigie

Towson University

Elementary Education/Special Education

Haoua Welsh

University of Baltimore

Health Systems Management

Steven Stores

University of Baltimore

Simulation and Digital Entertainment

James Till

University of Maryland

School of Nursing

Camilla Sandoval

UMBC

History

Bianca Livioco

UMBC

Political Science

Michael Bradley

UMBC

Psychology

Michelle Nyden

UMBC

Social Work

Robin Denny

University of Maryland, College Park

Biological Sciences

Karilyn Ann Mason

University of Maryland, College Park

Communication

Camila Thorpe

University of Maryland, College Park

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Eyvonnka Rizkallah

University of Maryland, College Park

Public Health Science

Menaza Fernando

University of Maryland, College Park

R.H. Smith School of Business - Accounting

Maame Serwaa

University of Maryland, College Park

R.H. Smith School of Business – International Business

Christina Windham

University of Maryland, College Park

R.H. Smith School of Business –Management

Dewan Kazmi

University of Maryland, College Park

R.H. Smith School of Business – Marketing

Shaun Summerville

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Construction Management Technology

Sumaiya Latif

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Jayanie Basnayaka

University of Maryland University College

Business Administration

Peter Lopez

University of Maryland University College

Human Resource Management