Each year at spring commencement, Wilkes University honors our graduates who have achieved distinction as athletes, mentors, volunteers and more.
2025 Awards
Raymond Richard
The Outstanding Senior Intern Award is presented to a graduating senior intern in any major. They must have received (or will receive) a 4.0 in their internship. They should be considered an outstanding representative of the Cooperative Education program
Starr Sandt
Starr is an RA who has stood above the rest in executing the duties of the position. This award is given to an RA who has demonstrated a mastery of the RA position, served as a resource to their peers, built a strong residential community, and upheld the values of the Residence Life office and the RA position.
Adrianna Aziz
The Office of Residence Life's highest honor given to a graduating RA, this award recognizes a staff member who has spent a significant portion of their time at Wilkes in the RA role and has made an indelible impact on the residents and staff of Wilkes University. The recipient of this award has given back to the department and the residents in a meaningful way. Through programming, residence life traditions, community building, campus leadership, and mentorship, the recipient of this award has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the mission of Residence Life and the growth of the residential student.
Lauren Beaver
This award is given to an individual who is more than a great volunteer, but someone who has embraced the role of being a leader through service
Lourdes Navarro Zeballos
The Nada Vujica Memorial Award has been given for over 40 years to an international student who fosters internationalization on the Wilkes campus. Nada Vujica was a staff member at Wilkes and served as Head Librarian. Her husband Dr. Stanko Vujica was the Chairman of the Philosophy Department. Both of them were very interested in promoting international perspectives and highlighting globalization at Wilkes, so they created this award.
Brooke Coleman
This award will be given out annually to a student who showed consistent involvement with the alumni association during their time at Wilkes. This includes volunteering on the Homecoming Student Team, representing students at Advancement events, and giving their time and talent to help out in the Alumni Office.
The RAs are hired on the basis of character, leadership, and their ability to interact with students. All of the RAs have undergone extensive training so they may readily meet the needs of all our residential students. The main function of the RA staff is to build a community, which is crucial to a successful residence hall living experience. The RAs practice an open door policy and are available day and night should students need them.
Starr Sandt
Megan Novak
Kellie Scott
Rebecca Ax
Makenzie Psarakis
Kaitlyn (Katie) Ritsick
Emily Roberts
Morgan Steiner
Nolee Ana Grabowski
Zachary Paraway
Eliana Kramer
Dom Rizzo
Hunter Davis
Joe Johnson
Highest GPA of male senior student-athletes
Sierra Hines
Highest GPA of female senior student-athletes
Cameron Butka
Top male athlete for the 2024-25 season
Haylee Bouchard
Top female athlete for the 2024-25 season
First-Year Student e-Mentors are upperclassmen that provide experience and support to incoming students at Wilkes University. While the program begins at Orientation, e-Mentors work with their assigned group throughout the Fall semester, to offer guidance and knowledge that will help with the transition to college life. The program helps each new student connect with peers, upperclassmen, and the institution as a whole.
Ashley O'Connor
Ben Kubic
Emily Roberts
Brynn Marlow
Eric Troutman
Gabbie Moore
Hunter Davis
Kalei McCourt
Kimberly Wheeler
Kylie Jayne
Liam Hackett
Lily Hebda
Logan Fisher
Lourdes Victoria Navarro Zeballos
Mary Liut
Matt Trbuza
Morgan Steiner
Eric Walsh
This award goes to a student who is actively involved and holds leadership position(s) in the department's co-curriculars
Emma Swansburg
This award is given to the top student in a mechanical engineering co-op
Makena Sanderson
This award is given to the undergraduate education student who exemplifies the ethic of service during their educational journey at Wilkes University.