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We honor graduating students who have excelled in academic achievement as well as those who have contributed their service in volunteer leadership positions on campus and in the community.

Dean of Students Honor Recipients Program

This program recognizes the exceptional students who maintain high scholastic performance while actively participating in university and community leadership and service activities outside of the classroom.

Nominations are now closed for Spring 2024 graduates

If you know a student graduating this semester who has at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA and is deserving of this honor, please submit the honor recipient nomination form (PDF) by Friday, March 22 at 5 pm by email. Please note that the student you nominate will need to provide a current resume and a personal statement reflecting on the volunteer service they have contributed to the university and/or community. Please call 816-235-1560 if you have a question about whether a particular student is eligible. 

Congratulations to the Spring 2024 Honor Recipients

  • Kennison Adams, School of Medicine, nominated by Brent McCoy
  • Chynna Burton, School of Medicine, nominated by Erin Aubrey
  • Victoria Cegielski, School of Medicine, nominated by Peter Koulen
  • Allison Eppenauer, School of Pharmacy, nominated by Cameron Lindsey
  • Tiana Ford, School of Science and Engineering, nominated by Carla Marquina and Lynne O’Dell
  • Mary Gipson, School of Science and Engineering, nominated by Kathleen Kilway
  • Dylan Hailey, School of Medicine, nominated by Peter Koulen and Brent McCoy
  • Ashley Hanners, School of Nursing and Health Studies, nominated by Matthew Chrisman
  • Chandler Hill, School of Dentistry, nominated by Richard Bigham and Anne Kipper
  • Hannah Leyva, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, nominated by Carla Marquina
  • Davis McCallister, School of Dentistry, nominated by Richard Bigham, Wendy Weimer, and Anne Kipper
  • Elaine Nikolov, School of Medicine, nominated by Peter Koulen and Stefanie Ellison
  • Alyssa O’Brien, School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences, nominated by S. Marie McCarther and Donna Davis
  • Dumebi Okocha, School of Medicine, nominated By Doris Agwu
  • Maryam Oyebamiji, School of Science and Engineering, nominated by Katherine Garey
  • Rhiannen Schneider, School of Law, nominated by Nancy Levit
  • Andrew Thompkins, School of Dentistry, nominated by Richard Bigham, Melanie Simmer-Beck, and Meghan Wendland
  • Harry Vasquez, School of Science and Engineering, nominated by Carla Marquina