Phi Kappa Phi: Presidential Scholars

The Presidential Scholar award program was established to honor outstanding student academic performance combined with exceptional depth and breadth of interest and outstanding community service. Named after the first four past presidents of Phi Kappa Phi, who were distinguished Ithaca College faculty members, the awards are thus named the Shirley Hockett Award, the John Bernard Award, the John Harcourt Award, and the Raquib Zaman Award.

The fall ceremony will be held on November 12, 2025 in the Haines Forum.

2025 WINNERS

The Shirley Hockett Scholar: Rishabh Sen, Chemistry 
Nominating Faculty Member: Mike Haaf,  Professor, Chemistry

The John Harcourt Scholar: Devin Sylvia, Clinical Health Studies
Nominating Faculty Member: Kayleigh Plumeau, Clinical Associate Professor and Assoc. Director of Clinical Education

The John Bernard Scholar: Brianna Jankowsi, Health Sciences
Nominating Faculty Member: Kari Brossard Stoos, Associate Professor and Associate Chair Health Sciences and Public Health

The Raquib Zaman Scholar: Meredith Waropay, Integrated Marketing Communications and Art
Nominating Faculty Member: Lisa Farman, Associate Professor, Strategic Communication

Past Award Winners