Previous Award Recipients

Being a leader of color on campus doesn't mean I don't struggle with feelings of inferiority, but it means that I must be unafraid of taking up space in spaces not designed for me.
Annis Bell '20 | Chung/Thorpe Awardee
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Presented to students who have shown empathy, helpfulness, and a willingness to go above and beyond in support of their peers throughout their undergraduate experience.
The Du Bois/Mandela Award for Scholarship, Leadership & Service
Presented to students for their significant scholarly achievements (cumulative 3.3 GPA or above) coupled with exemplary contributions to the campus and local community through service and continued civic engagement.
The Chung/Thorpe Leadership Award
Presented to students who have increased the profile of the community of color through continued participation in leadership roles throughout their Ithaca College experience.
The Chawla/Ochoa Academic Achievement Award
Presented to students who have shown a commitment to enhancing their educational experience through research, conference presentations, and published works, while maintaining a high level of academic achievement (cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher).
The Chávez /Lorde Social Justice Award
Presented to students who have demonstrated a strong dedication to social change for Ithaca College and the local community through various platforms, projects, or initiatives.
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The Chawla/Ochoa Academic Achievement Award
Presented to students who have shown a commitment to enhancing their educational experience through research, conference presentations, and published works, while maintaining a high level of academic achievement (cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher).
Chanelle Ferguson, Writing with minors in African Diaspora Studies and Journalism
Maya Lewis, Photography with a minor in Women's and Gender Studies
Oluwasekemi Odumosu, Physics with a minor in Computer Science
Fiona Okumu, Writing for Film, TV, and Emerging Media
Daniela Rivero, Social Movements and Latinx Studies with a minor in Art
Indira Varma, Sports Media with a minor in Integrated Marketing Communications
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The Chung/Thorpe Leadership Award
Presented to students who have increased the profile of the community of color through continued participation in leadership roles throughout their Ithaca College experience.
Elena Chang, Integrated Marketing Communications with a minor in Live Events and Management
Kayli DePinto, Television-Radio with a minor in Live Events and Management
Christian Henry, Musical Theatre
Carolina Jeronimo, Business Administration with a Management Concentration and minors in Latinx Studies and Sociology
Michaela Joseph, Clinical Health Studies - Physical Therapy with a minor in Sociology
Angelina Lopez, Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Diana Mejia, Business Administration with a Management Concentration and minors in Business Analytics and Art
Melissa Olivio, Psychology with a minor in Counseling
Roy Perera, Television-Radio with minors in Integrated Marketing Communications and French
Bryan Robles, Applied Economics with minors in Business Administration and Psychology
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The Chávez/Lorde Social Justice Award
Presented to students who have demonstrated a strong dedication to social change for Ithaca College and the local community through various platforms, projects, or initiatives.
Alexis Davis, Journalism with a minor in Spanish
Courtney Long, Musical Theatre
Josie Manucha, Politics with an International Studies Concentration with minors in Spanish, Arabic, and Latin American Studies
Alexander Paredes-Ruiz, Theatre Arts Management and History
Vanessa Quintano, Psychology and Communications Studies
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The Du Bois/Mandela Award for Scholarship, Leadership, and Service
Presented to students for their significant scholarly achievements (cumulative 3.3 GPA or above) coupled with exemplary contributions to the campus and local community through service and continued civic engagement.
Sonya Ayyankeril, Voice with an Outside Field in Theatre
Rachel Cadet, Business Administration - Marketing with minors in Integrated Marketing Communications and Business Analytics
Madison Fernandez, Journalism with a minor in Health Policy and Management
Katelyn Monaco, English with minors in Education and Asian American Studies
Minmin Pan, Theatre Studies and Voice
Yetunde Smalls, Politics with a concentration in International Studies with minors in Legal Studies and Spanish
Ciara Weary, Clinical Health Studies with a minor in Exercise Science
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The Gloria L. Hobbs Inspiration Award
Presented to students who have shown empathy, helpfulness, and a willingness to go above and beyond in support of their peers throughout their undergraduate experience.
Bria Bradley, Computer Science with a minor in Deaf Studies
Daisy Cantero, Sociology with minors in Latinx Studies and Women's and Gender Studies
Darius Elmore, Vocal Performance with minors in Communications, Management, and Theatre Studies
Madeleine Guerrier, Business Administration with concentrations in Marketing and Management
Rachel Huff, Music with an Outside field in Counseling
Emily Jimenez, Theatre Studies with a minor in Deaf Studies
Moyo Kehinde, Musical Theatre
Soledad Lalla, Writing for Film, TV, and Emerging Media with a minor in Politics
Jennifer Lema, Architectural Studies, with minors in Math, Graphic Design, and Art
Jahmar Ortiz, Acting with a minor in Dance
Jeremiah Sheppert, Television-Radio Communications with a minor in Economics
Stuti Singh, Business Administration with a minor in Business Analytics
Micaela Snow, Writing with a minor in Psychology
Tynesha Taylor, Exercise Science with a Medical Science Emphasis
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The Chawla/Ochoa Academic Achievement Award
Presented to students who have shown a commitment to enhancing their educational experience through research, conference presentations, and published works, while maintaining a high level of academic achievement (cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher).
Yemi Afolabi, Computer Science
Diana Castillo, Journalism with minors in Latinx Studies & Education Studies
Guillermina Castro, Accounting & Business Administration with a concentration in Finance
Margaret Chan, Music Education
Quenton Kimble, Communication Studies
Aisha Mae Mughal, Politics with minors in Spanish & Asian American Studies
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The Chung/Thorpe Leadership Award
Presented to students who have increased the profile of the community of color through continued participation in leadership roles throughout their Ithaca College experience.
Annis Bell, Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology with minors in Deaf Studies & Education Studies
David Blitzman, Politics with a Legal Studies minor
Mollie McKinney, Writing for Film, TV, and Emerging Media with a Sociology minor
Rachel Ratner, Clinical Health Studies with minors in Psychology & Health
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The Chávez/Lorde Social Justice Award
Presented to students who have demonstrated a strong dedication to social change for Ithaca College and the local community through various platforms, projects, or initiatives.
Jada Boggs, Theatre Studies with a Communication Studies minor
Calissa Brown, Anthropology with minors in African Diaspora & Latinx Studies
Emmanuel Candelario, Sociology with a minor in Identities within Oppressed Communities
Devon Morris, Clinical Health Studies/Physical Therapy with a Nutrition Promotion minor
Alexander Perry, Sociology with a Spanish minor
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The Du Bois/Mandela Award for Scholarship, Leadership, and Service
Presented to students for their significant scholarly achievements (cumulative 3.3 GPA or above) coupled with exemplary contributions to the campus and local community through service and continued civic engagement.
Urja Bhatia, Applied Psychology with a Neuroscience minor
Tiranke Kande, Sociology with minors in Education Studies & Counseling
Lexy Mason, Communication Studies
Keanna Morales, Occupational Therapy with a Chemistry minor
Breana Nieves Vergara, Sociology with minors in Education Studies & Latinx Studies
Alexzandria Sanchez, Journalism with minors in Politics & Latinx Studies
Katelyn Tai, Music Education
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The Gloria L. Hobbs Inspiration Award
Presented to students who have shown empathy, helpfulness, and a willingness to go above and beyond in support of their peers throughout their undergraduate experience.
Christopher Acosta, Sociology with minors in Italian & Spanish
Oluwashina Aliweri, Health Care Management with a Business Administration minor
Justina Bethune, Architectural Studies with minors in Art & African Diaspora
Erika Fortune, Communications Management & Design with a Web Programming minor
Abigail Mejia, Cinema & Photography with an Environmental Studies minor
Bianca Mestiza, Journalism with minors in International Politics & Communication Management & Design
Pallas-Amenah Morgan, Writing for Film, TV, and Emerging Media
Margaret Mowrer, Integrated Marketing Communications & Spanish with a Translation Studies minor
Noella Mpinga, Writing for Film, TV, and Emerging Media
Farwa Shakeel, Economics & International Politics