Scholars Ceremony & Brunch Celebration

Ceremony Program • Saturday, December 2nd, 2023


 

Speakers

Introduction

Kristen Govoni, Associate Dean and Director

Welcome

Indrajeet Chaubey, Dean and Director

Greetings

Anne D’Alleva, Interim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

Scholarship Support & Donor Recognition

Barbara Palmer, Director of Development

Donor Address

Tom Spignesi, James V. Spignesi, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Student Recipient Address

Gabriela Fonseca Cordero, Natural Resources and the Environment, BS 2024

Student Recognition & Closing

Kristen Govoni, Associate Dean and Director


 

College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture (RHSA) Scholarship Recipients 2023-2024

ABELL AND POTTER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Georgiette Adejayan, Allied Health Sciences, Ellington, CT

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AGRICULTURE DEAN’S SCHOLARSHIP

College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

Gabriela Fonseca, Natural Resources, Storrs, CT

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ANDREW T. AIKEN PHYSICAL THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Laura Cunningham, Physical Therapy DPT, West Hartford, CT

William Toomey, Physical Therapy DPT, Willington, CT

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AL & BARBARA SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Rebecca Syme, Sustainable Plant & Soil Systems, Broad Brook, CT

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Friends of Allied Health Sciences

Endowed Scholarship

Allen Hooper, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Manchester, CT

Donelia Porter, Allied Health Sciences, Waterbury, CT

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Willard H. Allen Scholarship

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Nathan Velasquez, Pathobiology, Wolcott, CT

Catherine Wilson, Animal Science, Storrs, CT

Rachel Kaihara, Animal Science, Skokie, IL

Ashley Crispim, Animal Science, Enfield, CT

Janice Cheng, Applied and Resource Economics, Barrington, RI

Madelyn Engel, Applied and Resource Economics, Drayden, MD

Danielle Earnest, Exercise Science, Columbia, CT

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KAYE & MARIE ANDRUS SCHOLARSHIP

Jeff Andrus

Jody Shamer-Rojas, Animal Science, Willimantic, CT

Candace Banasiewicz, Animal Science, Windsor, CT

Ainsley Barlow, Animal Science, Simsbury, CT

Ariel Kuhl, Animal Science, Jackson Heights, NY

Samantha Slossar, Animal Science, Coventry, CT

Santino Soto, Animal Science, Watertown, CT

Alexandra Etkind, Animal Science, Hamden, CT

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ANIMAL SCIENCE FACULTY & STAFF UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Faculty & Staff of Animal Science

Graydon Kastner, Animal Science, Clifton, NJ

Shavoni Douglas, Animal Science, Manchester, CT

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ANIMAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT FUND

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Graydon Kastner, Animal Science, Clifton, NJ

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THE ANTHONY YURGAITIS & GEORGE MALKEMUS ARETHUSA FARM SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Gemma Peterson, Animal Science, Norwich, CT

Ileia Gibbs, Animal Science, Pasadena, CA

Rebecca Tudor, South Burlington, VT

Hailey Kampton, Animal Science, Valley Stream, NY

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THE ARMSTRONG FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

The Armstrong Family

Carter Martin, Animal Science, Amsterdam, NY

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ASHMORE SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Endowed Scholarship

Brittany Barnes, Physical Therapy DPT, Willimantic, CT

Teresa Maffiolini, Physical Therapy DPT, Southington, CT

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BEULAH SHANLEY BALDWIN SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Zachary Placzek, Natural Resources, South Windsor, CT

Jay Cocozza, Applied and Resource Economics, Berlin, CT

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ELLIOT J. BARNARD '54 PHYSICAL THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Matthew Kolashuk, Physical Therapy DPT, Oakdale, CT

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YOLANDE M. BIGELOW HORTICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Samuel Haiden, Plant Science PhD, Newburgh, ME

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MARK BISHOP AND LYNETTE BISHOP BOBB SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Danielle Gough, Animal Science, Derby, CT

Niti Kamani, Nutritional Sciences, North Attleboro, MA

Sophia Carlson, Sustainable Plant & Soil Systems, Bridgeport, CT

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ELLEN BISHOP CARDER SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Christopher Cane, Natural Resources MS, New Haven, CT

Mari Cullerton, Natural Resources MS, Canaan, CT

Kewan Green, Natural Resources MS, East Hartford, CT

Alec Janis, Natural Resources MS, Branford, CT

Elias Manos, Natural Resources MS, Middletown, CT

Melissa, Ruszczyk, Natural Resources MS, East Haven, CT

Evan Zocco, Natural Resources MS, Vernon, CT

Luis Seoane Estruel, Sr., Agricultural and Resource Economics PhD, Meca, Spain

Muhammad Umer Zahid, Agriculture and Resource Economics PhD, Lahore, Pakistan

Ruirui Dang, Agriculture and Resource Economics PhD, Lüliang, China

Lauren Kurtz, Plant Science PhD, Woodstock, CT

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ARTHUR C. & LYNETTE B. BOBB SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Samuel Askew, Economics of Sustainable Development and Management, Granby, CT

Neil Tighe, Sustainable Plant & Soil Systems, Berlin, CT

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BOBB-KOTHS PLANT SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Abigail Varga, Landscape Architecture, Newtown, CT

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JOHN P.H. BRAND TRAVEL FELLOWSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Julianna Bosco, Animal Science, Stamford, CT

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BRUNDAGE FAMILY COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Amy Wiknik, Animal Science, Middletown, CT

Danielle, Syrotiak, Natural Resources, Bethlehem, CT

Juliette Savignac, Animal Science, North Franklin, CT

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Dorothy Burns Nutritional Sciences Scholarship

Endowed Scholarship

Jyonah Jones-Williams, Nutritional Sciences, New Haven, CT

Alexandra Fabian, Nutritional Sciences, East Hartford, CT

Anna Jhullia Barbosa, Nutritional Sciences, Bridgeport, CT

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CLIFFORD R. BURR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Zahra Ali, Plant Science PhD, New Haven, CT

Bivek Bhusal, Plant Science MS, Gulmi, Nepal

Sergio Gabriel Prealta, Plant Science PhD, Lincoln, NE

Gaurav Thapa Chhetri, Plant Science PhD, Baglung, Nepal

Hengsong Li, Plant Science PhD, Suzhou, China

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SAMANTHA CALZONE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Elinor Addonizio, Animal Science, Henrico, VA

Kansas Sienna, Animal Science, Union, CT

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GEORGE F. CLOUTIER SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Isaac Betts, Natural Resources, Meriden, CT

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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, HEALTH & NATURAL RESOURCES DEAN’S RECRUITMENT SCHOLARSHIP

College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources Dean’s Fund/The New York Farmers

Brooke Beaulieu, Nutritional Sciences, Reading, MA

Maggie Burke, Nutritional Sciences, Harwich, MA

Karina Cangas, Applied & Resource Economics, Tomball, TX

Laura Centanni, Animal Science, Haworth, NJ

Brooke Forman, Pathobiology, South Easton, MA

Grace Foulkrod, Nutritional Sciences, Auburn, MA

Lauren Harper, Nutritional Sciences, Worcester, MA

Grace Hartford, Pathobiology, Berwick, ME

Lori Huang, Nutritional Sciences, Albertson, NY

Eli Harris, Animal Science, Baltimore, MD

Maxwell Keyt, Exercise Science, Stony Point, NY

Joanna Raja, Pathobiology, Nashua, NH

Helen Schott, Sustainable Plant & Soil Systems, Baltimore, MD

Rebecca Tudor, Animal Science, South Burlington, VT

Chiamaka Okafor, Allied Health Sciences, Poughkeepsie, NY

Izabella Dyer, Landscape Architecture, Falmouth, ME

Kaitlyn Mendez, Environmental Sciences, Bethpage, NY

Jiayi Li, Economics of Sustainable Development and Management, Beijing, China

Tori Ledwith, Exercise Science, Malverne, NY

Jeannie Jerome, Animal Science, Ballston Spa, NY

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CONNECTICUT GROUNDS KEEPERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Gergory Baker, Landscape Architecture, West Haven, CT

Elisabeth Helmin, Landscape Architecture, Woodstock, CT

Brandon Pugmire, Landscape Architecture, Simsbury, CT

Rebecca Syme, Sustainable Plant & Soil Systems, Broad Brook, CT

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THE CONNECTICUT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP

Connecticut Horticultural Society

Samuel Bushka, Landscape Architecture, Harwinton, CT

Ren Padua, Sustainable Plant & Soil Systems, Stratford, CT

Matt Schillberg, Sustainable Plant & Soil Systems, East Hartford, CT

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THE CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE OF WATER RESOURCES SCHOLARSHIP

Jack Clausen

Caroline Stanton, Natural Resources, Colchester, CT

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THE CONNECTICUT TRUSTEES OF THE EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION SCHOLARSHIP

Connecticut Trustees of the Eastern States Exposition

Alexis Brown, Applied and Resource Economics, Somers, CT

Maussi Arrunategui, Plant Science MS, Coventry, CT

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CONNECTICUT VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION NIEL W. PIEPER, D.V.M. SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Candace Banasiewicz, Animal Science, Windsor, CT

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MARY M. AND KATHRYN E. CONNELLY SISTERS SCHOLARSHIP

Abigail Wilber, Animal Science, New Hartford, CT

Nina Reines, Animal Science, Sherman, CT

Ahnecia Edouard-Gary, Allied Health Sciences, West Haven, CT

Jade Siqueira, Allied Health Sciences, New Britain, CT

Ayla Perosky, Allied Health Sciences, Ashford, CT

Sofie Jepsen, Applied and Resource Economics, Green Village, NJ

Leila Espirito Santo, Exercise Science, Glastonbury, CT

Michele Iraci, Environmental Sciences, Prospect, CT

Kayla Wilson, Nutritional Sciences, Stratford, CT

Nathan Velazquez, Pathobiology, Wolcott, CT

Candace Banasiewicz, Animal Science, Windsor, CT

Rebecca Syme, Sustainable Plant and Soil System, Broad Brook, CT

Yasmen Ayed, Allied Health Sciences, Windsor, CT

Gabrielle Cantoni, Allied Health Sciences, Naugatuck, CT

Jillian Barron, Pathobiology, Wallingford, CT

Jillian Bowen, Pathobiology, Trumbull, CT

Brewster Curry, Pathobiology, Hampton, CT

Anton Karam, Pathobiology, North Stonington, CT

Patrick Pagano, Pathobiology, Storrs, CT

Michael Raizin, Pathobiology, North Andover, MA

Kansas Sienna, Animal Science, Union, CT

Joie Kennon, Animal Science, Middleboro, MA

Jessica Roberts, Applied and Resource Economics, Clinton, NJ

Annabel Nash, Applied and Resource Economics, Westport, CT

Halle Deproto-Strobel, Applied and Resource Economics, Old Saybrook, CT

Kaylee Rondano, Applied and Resource Economics, Stamford, CT

Avrie Bassingthwaite, Athletic Training MS, Swanzey, NH

Taylor Cote, Exercise Science, Old Saybrook, CT

Riley Courtney, Exercise Science, Ridgefield, CT

Edward Scott, Exercise Science, Albertson, NY

Jose Ortiz, Allied Health Sciences, Hartford, CT

Scarlett Ball, Health Promotion MS, Ridgefield, CT

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CORBO PHYSICAL THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Jacqueline Coley, Physical Therapy DPT, Southington, CT

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JIM CORNISH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Krish Patel, Allied Health Sciences, Northford, CT

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W.A. COWAN UNDERGRADUATE AWARD IN ANIMAL SCIENCE

Endowed Scholarship

Madelyn Bouchard, Animal Science, Enfield, CT

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Janina M. Czajkowski Scholarship

Madelyn George, Nutritional Science MS, Rush, NY

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WILLARD H. DANIELS – SALVATORE A. ORSINI SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Ashley Thibault, Pathobiology, Lincoln, RI

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Burton and Helen Dawson Scholarship

Endowed Scholarship

Quinn Green, Sustainable Plant and Soil System, Storrs, CT

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DelFAVERO AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Janice Cheng, Applied & Resource Economics, Barrington, RI

Liam Enea, Applied and Resource Economics, Brookfield, CT

Kaley McCumiskey, Applied and Resource Economics, Danville, CA

Karina Cangas, Applied and Resource Economics, Tomball, TX

Saskia Krebbers, Applied and Resource Economics, Downers Grove, IL

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THE DESMARAIS-CHERHONIAK FAMILIES SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Michele Iraci, Environmental Sciences, Prospect, CT

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THE THOMAS A. DIBENEDETTO SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Nesyanvella Malk, Natural Resources, West Hartford, CT

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HAMILTON D. EATON AWARD FOR RESEARCH EXCELLENCE IN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE

Endowed Scholarship

Chelsea Garcia, Nutritional Science PhD, Vernon, CT

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HORACE C. ERIKSSON FORESTRY SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Carissa Horton, Natural Resources, Vernon-Rockville, CT

Jack Vona, Urban Forestry Arboriculture, Framingham, MA

John Carden, Urban Forestry Arboriculture, Fairfield, CT

Zachary Placzek, Natural Resources, South Windsor, CT

Isaac Betts, Natural Resources, Meriden, CT

Benjamin Rickel, Urban Forestry & Arboriculture, Shelton, CT

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JACK AND SANDRA EVANS PHYSICAL THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Terrell Figaro, Physical Therapy DPT, West Hempstead, NY

Nathan Steinberg, Physical Therapy DPT, Windsor, CT

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DOROTHY WILHELM FABER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

William Carter, Sustainable Plant & Soil Systems, Easton, CT

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Michael Fenton, Plant Science, Fairfield, CT

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HARRY FARNHAM SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

David Shaffer, Natural Resources, Colebrook, CT

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ALAN S. FARWELL SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Carla Guirguis, Exercise Science, Old Bridge, NJ

Rachael Woodruff, Nutritional Sciences/Exercise Science, Morrisonville, NY

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CAMERON & CAROL FAUSTMAN FOOD SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Cameron & Carol Faustman

Savanah Battles, Animal Science, Tolland, CT

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IRVING AND JUSTINE FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Muhammad Umer Zahid, Agricultural & Resource Economics PhD, Willimantic, CT

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Polly Fitz Creative Leadership Scholarship

Endowed Scholarship

Amy Corcoran, Health Promotion MS, Madison, CT

Kristina Croteau, Health Promotion MS, New London, CT

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MARSHALL BIXBY GEER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Brendan Fuentes, Pathobiology, Stamford, CT

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Shirley Gerrior Fellowship Fund

Shirley Gerrior

Hyungryun Jang, Nutritional Sciences, Hwaseong Si, South Korea

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First Company Governor’s Foot Guard Scholarship

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Emily Vianney, Pathobiology, Middletown, CT

Samantha Goulston, Animal Science, Killingly, CT

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FRANCIS E. AND HOLLY S. GRIFFIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Mia Tunucci, Landscape Architecture, Milford, CT

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NATHAN HALE AWARD IN ANIMAL SCIENCE

Endowed Scholarship

Amy Wiknik, Animal Science, Middletown, CT

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HENRY & EBBA HANSEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Matthew Syrotiak, Animal Science, Bethlehem, CT

Hansuja Chaurasia, Allied Health Sciences, Middlebury, CT

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THERESA VICTORIA PLOUFFE HAYWARD SCHOLARSHIP IN ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

Endowed Scholarship

Emelis Santos, Allied Health Sciences, Waterbury, CT

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RATCLIFFE HICKS HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Angel Algarin, Animal Science AAS, Newington, CT

Meghan Serignese, Animal Science AAS, Middletown, CT

Michaela Benefit, Animal Science AAS, Oak Bluffs, MA

Benjamin Rickel, Urban Forestry Arboriculture AAS, Shelton, CT

Diana Young, Plant Science AAS, Bristol, CT

Gisselle Pluas-Saenz, Plant Science AAS, New Britain, CT

Jack Vona, Urban Forestry Arboriculture AAS, Framingham, MA

John Carden, Urban Forestry Arboriculture AAS, Fairfield, CT

Ryenne Davis, Plant Science AAS, Bridgeport, CT

Emily Hunnefeld, Animal Science AAS, Scituate, MA

Joshua Teuber, Plant Science AAS, Holliston, MA

Joseph Caron, Plant Science AAS, Riverton, CT

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EMANUEL “MIKE” HIRTH FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Eli Harris, Natural Resources, Baltimore, MD

Shreya Thotta, Allied Health Sciences, Newington, CT

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William Duran Holman Prize Fund Award

Abigail Davala, Animal Science, Manalapan, NJ

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HORTICULTURE CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

William Carter, Sustainable Plant & Soil Systems, Easton, CT

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THE OLIVER J. HUBBARD MEMORIAL POULTRY SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Hubbard Farms Charitable Foundation

Omoladunnandi Battles, Animal Science, Hartford, CT

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THE PATIRICIA J. JEPSON SCHOLARSHIP

Patricia J. Jepson

Joanna Turner, Animal Science/Agriculture and Natural Resources, Meriden, CT

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ROBERT E. JOHNSON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Matthew Syrotiak, Animal Science, Bethlehem, CT

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STEWART JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Endowed Scholarship

Luis Seoane Estruel Sr. Agriculture and Resource Economics PhD, Meco, Spain

Muhammad Umer Zahid, Agriculture and Resource Economics PhD, Lahore, Pakistan

Samjhana Koirala, Agriculture and Resource Economics PhD, Kaski, Nepal

Eniola Fasola, Agriculture and Resource Economics PhD, Stafford Springs, CT

Sijia Chen, Agriculture and Resource Economics PhD, Jining, China

Xiuping Chen, Agriculture and Resource Economics, Yangling, China

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FRANCES E. OSBORNE KELLOGG FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Chesley Abel, Animal Science, Mahwah, NJ

Christina Broady, Animal Science, Severn, MD

Helena Hand, Animal Science, Ashford, CT

Olivia Jendrewski, Animal Science, Woodstock, CT

Arianthe Mastakouris, Animal Science, Farmingdale, NY

Mabel Matheson, Animal Science, Hubbardston, MA

Sonali Patel, Animal Science, Paramus, NJ

Alana Wolfson, Animal Science, Fresh Meadows, NY

Grace Zak, Animal Science, Montvale, NJ

Sompour Wolfe, Animal Science, New Milford, CT

Aina Sunshine-Frazier, Animal Science, Kula, HI

Thomas Fraij, Animal Science, Erie, CO

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KINSMAN FAMILY INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Donelia Porter, Allied Health Science, Waterbury, CT

Graydon Kastner, Animal Science, Clifton, NJ

Chloe Ostrander, Allied Health Science, Holyoke, MA

Jasmine Morris, Animal Science, East Hartford, CT

Saurav Ranjitkar, Animal Science PhD, Kathmandu, Nepal

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Marvin W. Kottke Scholarship

Endowed Scholarship

Eniola Fasola, Agriculture and Resource Economics PhD, Ibadan, Nigeria

Sijia Chen, Agriculture and Resource Economics PhD, Jining, China

Xiuping Chen, Agriculture and Resource Economics PhD, Yangling, China

Mengjie Li, Agriculture and Resource Economics PhD, Linfen, China

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LESLIE F. LAUGHLIN SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Taylor O’Neil, Physical Therapy DPT, Northford, CT

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JOSEPH M. LENT PLANT SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Nicole Molloy, Sustainable Plant and Soil Systems, Manchester, CT

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John Livieri Memorial Fund

Joaquin Antunez Tierney, Physical Therapy DPT, Wallingford, CT

Colleen  Brady, Physical Therapy DPT, Storrs, CT

Jessah Doctor, Physical Therapy DPT, Waterbury, CT

William Hamill, Physical Therapy DPT, Brooklyn, CT

Grace Hanrahan, Physical Therapy DPT, Bronx, NY

Holly Prasser, Physical Therapy DPT, Manchester, CT

Kelsey Zator, Physical Therapy DPT, Windham, CT

Teresa Maffoiloni, Physical Therapy DPT, Southington, CT

Lauren Scaccia, Physical Therapy DPT, Trumbull, CT

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RUTHANN AND REBECCA LOBO SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Jade Siqueira, Allied Health Sciences, New Britain, CT

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Martha Ludemann Memorial Scholarship

Scarlett Ball, Physical Therapy DPT, Ridgefield, CT

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CHRISTOPHER P. MARSOCCI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Kylie Logan, Allied Health Science, New Milford, CT

Alexandria Boutin, Animal Science, Needham, MA

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DONALD N. MAYNARD SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Sophia Carlson, Sustainable Plant and Soil System, Bridgeport, CT

Mark Nelson, Sustainable Plant and Soil Systems, Bethel, CT

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DOROTHY MCLAUGHLIN MISS MAC SCHOLARSHIP IN PHYSICAL THERAPY

Endowed Scholarship

Marla Metevier, Physical Therapy DPT, Mansfield, CT

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ANN MCLENDON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Katherine Brown, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Watertown, CT

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ALBERT WADSWORTH MESERVE & HELEN CLARK MESERVE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Karina Cangas, Applied and Resource Economics, Tomball, TX

Saskia Krebbers, Applied and Resource Economics, Downers Grove, IL

Eli Harris, Natural Resources, Baltimore, MD

Kiera Ulmer, Natural Resources, Old Lyme, CT

Elisabeth Helmin, Landscape Architecture, Woodstock, CT

Ana DiMauro, Sustainable Plant and Soil Systems, Manchester, CT

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GARY A. & EUNICE M. MILES AWARD

Endowed Scholarship

Michele Iraci, Environmental Sciences, Prospect, CT

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LLOYD & CORA MITTERLING SCHOLARSHIP

Susan Mitterling & Kevin Bohacs

Diana Young, Plant Science, Bristol, CT

Gisselle Pluas-Saenz, Plant Science, New Britain, CT

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MONTANA PHYSICAL THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Gramos Mejolli, Physical Therapy DPT, Willington, CT

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MARYANN MORRIS ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP

Maryann Morris

Donelia Porter, Allied Health Sciences, Waterbury, CT

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JANE T. MUHLETHALER AWARD IN PLANT SCIENCE

Jane T. Muhlethaler Foundation

Darren Cole, Landscape Architecture, Stamford, CT

Atlas Collazo, Landscape Architecture, Bridgeport, CT

Taghreed Hussein, Landscape Architecture, Wallingford, CT

Sydnie Jacobsen, Landscape Architecture, North Salem, NY

Eveleen Jiang, Landscape Architecture, Orange, CT

EJ Ramirez, Sustainable Plant and Soil Systems, Bristol, CT

Kyle Robin, Sustainable Plant and Soil Systems, Ellington, CT

Laura Urban, Sustainable Plant and Soil Systems, Meriden, CT

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HORACE F. & GLADYS K. MURPHEY PLANT SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Samuel Askew, Economics of Sustainable Development and Management, Granby, CT

Gregory Baker, Landscape Architecture, West Haven, CT

Samuel Bushka, Landscape Architecture, Harwinton, CT

Sean-Patrick Houssan, Landscape Architecture, Millbury, MA

Eveleen Jiang, Landscape Architecture, Orange, CT

Brendan Pugmire, Landscape Architecture, Simsbury, CT

Abigail Varga, Landscape Architecture, Newtown, CT

Evan White, Sustainable Plant and Soil Systems, Milford, CT

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NEW ENGLAND FARM & GARDEN SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Madelyn Engel, Applied and Resource Economics, Drayden, MD

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NEW YORK FARMERS SCHOLARSHIP

The New York Farmers

Brooke Beaulieu, Nutritional Sciences, Reading, MA

Karina Cangas, Applied & Resource Economics, Tomball, TX

Laura Centanni, Animal Science, Haworth, NJ

Grace Foulkrod, Nutritional Sciences, Auburn, MA

Eli Harris, Animal Science, Baltimore, MD

Maxwell Keyt, Exercise Science, Stony Point, NY

Joanna, Raja, Pathobiology, Nashua, NH

Helen Schott, Sustainable Plant & Soil Systems, Baltimore, MD

Rebecca Tudor, Animal Science, South Burlington, VT

Lauren Harper, Nutritional Sciences, Worcester, MA

Maggie Burke, Nutritional Sciences, Harwich, MA

Brooke Forman, Pathobiology, South Easton, MA

Grace Hartford, Pathobiology, Berwick, ME

Lori Huang, Nutritional Sciences, Albertson, NY

Chiamaka Okafor, Allied Health Sciences, Poughkeepsie, NY

Tori Ledwith, Exercise Sciences, Malverne, NY

Jeannie Jerome, Animal Sciences, Ballston Spa, NY

Izabella Dyer, Landscape Architecture, Falmouth, ME

Kaitlyn Mendez, Environmental Sciences, Bethpage, NY

Jiayi Li, Economics of Sustainable Development and Management, Beijing, China

Emily Oliveira, Allied Health Sciences, Leominster, MA

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FRANK NIEDERWERFER FAMILY AWARD IN ANIMAL SCIENCE

Endowed Scholarship

Noah Sneed, Animal Science, Natick, MA

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FRANK NIEDERWERFER FAMILY AWARD IN SOIL SCIENCE

Endowed Scholarship

Matthew Antunes, Sustainable Plant and Soil Systems, Smithfield, RI

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THE RUSSELL PALEN SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Jake Whitaker, Applied & Resoruce Economics, Wethersfield, CT

Justin Lacouture, Applied & Resource Economics, Bristol, CT

Sofie Jepsen, Applied & Resource Economics, Green Village, NJ

Annabel Nash, Applied & Resource Economics, Westport, CT

Thomas Quinn, Applied & Resource Economics, Commack, NY

Halle Deproto-Strobel, Applied & Resource Economics, Old Saybrook, CT

Ariana Uresti, Applied & Resource Economics, San Antonio, TX

Alice Billings, Applied & Resource Economics, Washington, DC

Joshua Opdenbrouw, Applied & Resource Economics, Vernon, CT

Elena Farquharson, Applied & Resource Economics, West Haven, CT

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STEVEN G. & RUTH A. PATRICK SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Heri Mulungula, Applied & Resource Economics, New Haven, CT

Tessa Stewart, Animal Science, Upton, MA

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PECK LANE SPORTMAN CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Nicolina Guerci, Allied Health Sciences, Cheshire, CT

Prabhjit Kaur, Allied Health Sciences, Chesire, CT

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HILDA & EUGENE PURRINGTON SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

John Campanelli, Plant Science PhD, West Hartford, CT

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PAUL L. PUTNAM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ENDOWMENT

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Florian Neubauer, Agriculture and Resource Economics PhD, Berlin, Germany

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RATTCLIFFE HICKS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

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Amanda Zimmerman, Animal Science, South Glastonbury, CT

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JENNIFER B. RIGGS SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Nicole Molloy, Sustainable Plant and Soil Systems, Manchester, CT

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CLINTON S. ROBERTS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Clinton S. Roberts Foundation

Melissa Tian, Animal Science, Sharon, MA

Alannah Staples, Animal Science, Coventry, CT

Tempest Rosario, Animal Science, New Bedford, MA

Amber Rosato, Animal Science, Prospect, CT

Andrea Pena-Cuddeback, Animal Science, Newington, CT

David Shaffer, Natural Resources, Colebrook, CT

Liam Moran Natural Resources, Gales Ferry, CT

Emma Serenson, Natural Resources, Northford, CT

Makeda Staton, Animal Science, West Haven, CT

Kiera Ulmerm Natural Resources, Old Lyme, CT

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PAM ROBERTS PT PEDIATRIC EDUCATION FUND

Physical Therapy Department

Marla Metevier, Physical Therapy DPT, Mansfield, CT

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SALMON & SONS SCHOLARSHIP

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Salmon

Samantha Goulston, Animal Science, Killingly, CT

Santino Soto, Animal Science, Watertown, CT

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MARY MAHAR SANTANIELLO SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Kiley Tibbetts, Diagnostic Genetic Sciences, Tewksbury, MA

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DAVID B. SCHROEDER SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Nesyanvella Malk, Natural Resources, West Hartford, CT

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SCHUR FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Endowed Scholarship

Kavya Sajeev, Allied Health Sciences, Ellington, CT

Sydney Seldon, Environmental Sciences, Fort Hood, TX

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SCHUR/SILBART SCHOLARSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Paul Schur & Lawrence Silbart

Maia Carpentino, Environmental Studies, Durham, CT

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STANLEY K. SEAVER SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Jessica Roberts, Applied and Resource Economics, Clinton, NJ

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Shanely Family Scholarship

Jaiden Swanson, Dietetics, Cromwell, CT

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JOSEPH W. SMEY ’68 EdD, PT ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP IN PHYSICAL THERAPY

Endowed Scholarship

Makayla Bigard, Physical Therapy DPT, New Haven, CT

Joshua Lomardo, Physical Therapy DPT, Willington, CT

Omaniel Ortiz, Physical Therapy DPT, Hartford, CT

Krisha Shah, Physical Therapy DPT, Trumbull, CT

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SMYRSKI FARM SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Jacob Niemczyk Agriculture and Natural Resources, Vernon Rockville, CT

Ashley Escobar, Allied Health Sciences, New Milford, CT

Isabella Rubio, Allied Health Science, Bristol, CT

Misai Lam, Animal Science, Milford, CT

Alyssa Disy, Animal Science/Natural Resource Economics, Warwick, NY

Kaley Mccumiskey, Applied and Resource Economics, Danville, CA

Kaylee Rondano, Applied and Resource Economics, Stamford, CT

Katelynn Dawson Lalvay, Environmental Sciences, Southfield, MA

Paige Booth, Environmental Sciences, Waterford, CT

Carla Guirguis, Exercise Science, Old Bridge, NJ

Danielle Earnest, Exercise Science, Columbia, CT

Conner Caridad, Natural Resources, New Milford, CT

Liam Moran, Natural Resources, Gales Ferry, CT

Emily Strickland, Nutritional Science, Southbury, CT

Stephanie Stringer, Nutritional Science, North Reading, MA

Matthew Antunes, Sustainable Plant & Soil Systems, Smithfield, RI

Laura Urban, Sustainable Plant & Soil Systems, Meriden, CT

Shanya Thomas, Pathobiology, Windsor, CT

Maryla Siebiedzinska, Pathobiology, East Granby, CT

Michael Fenton, Plant Science, Fairfield, CT

Benjamin Rickel, Urban Forestry Arboriculture, Shelton, CT

Abigail Wilber, Animal Science, New Hartford, CT

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JAMES V. SPIGNESI, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Gabriela Fonseca, Natural Resources/Animal Science, Storrs, CT

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HARRY EATON STEWART SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Justina Leung, Physical Therapy DPT, West Hartford, CT

Mckinley Shea, Physical Therapy DPT, Woodbury, CT

Emily Sternat, Physical Therapy, DPT, Columbia, CT

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FRAN TAPPAN STUDENT AID FUND

Endowed Scholarship

Marla Metevier, Physical Therapy DPT, South Windsor, CT

Diana Nunez, Physical Therapy DPT, Mansfield Center, CT

Terrell Figaro, Physical Therapy DPT, West Hempstead, NY

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UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, HEALTH & NATURAL RESOURCES, ALUMNI (UCAHNRA) SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Kyra Johnson, Exercise Science, Dunbarton, NH

Meghan Serignese, Animal Science, Middletown, CT

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UCONN STRIVE SCHOLARSHIP

Anonymous Donor

Maia Carpentino Environmental Studies, Durham, CT

Iris Cunningham, Animal Science, Coventry, CT

Hasan Elmali, Allied Health Sciences, Middletown, CT

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WALTZ FAMILY DIFFERENCE MAKER SCHOLARSHIP

The Waltz Family

Gere Johnson, Natural Resources, New London, CT

Isabel Ayala Rodriguez, Diagnostic Genetic Sciences, Boise, ID

Hannah Leibowitz, Environmental Studies, Moodus, CT

Shynaijah Hall, Sustainable Plant & Soil Systems, Hartford, CT

Fiora Lena, Allied Health Sciences, Oakville, CT

Jessica Paul, Pathobiology, Tuckerton, NJ

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MARGARET J. WARE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Department of Nutritional Sciences

Allison Contillo, Nutritional Science PhD, Waterford, CT

Bai Qu, Nutritional Science PhD, Willington, CT

Briana Nosal, Nutritional Science PhD, Willington, CT

Chelsea Garcia, Nutritional Science PhD, Vernon, CT

Chenyang Ji, Nutritional Science PhD, Storrs, CT

Dea Ziso, Nutritional Science PhD, Stamford, CT

Hayoung Woo, Nutritional Science PhD, Storrs, CT

Honglin Zhu, Nutritional Science PhD, Vernon, CT

Hyungryun Jang, Nutritional Science PhD, Hwaseong-si, Korea

Kristofer Terrell, Nutritional Science PhD, Mansfield, CT

Lidan Gao, Nutritional Science PhD, Storrs, CT

Majie Darooghegi Mofrad, Nutritional Science PhD, Storrs, CT

Muyao Du, Nutritional Science PhD, Willimantic, CT

Oliver Otoko, Nutritional Science PhD, Storrs, CT

Olivia Corvino, Nutritional Science PhD, Milford, CT

Snehaa Ray, Nutritional Science PhD, Willington, CT

Sunni Chen, Nutritional Science PhD, Vernon, CT

Suyun Choi, Nutritional Science PhD, Willington, CT

Xinhao Wang, Nutritional Science PhD, Vernon, CT

Yi Wang, Nutritional Science PhD, Storrs, CT

Yidan Zhang, Nutritional Science PhD, Willington, CT

Adriana Suria, Nutritional Science PhD, San Juan, PR

Naniel Scott, Nutritional Science PhD, Windsor, CT

Yihang Feng, Nutritional Science PhD, Mansfield, CT

Jonathan Schmitt, Nutritional Science PhD, Holland Patnt, NY

Adriana Suria, Nutritional Sciences, San Juan, PR

Rachael Woodruff, Nutritional Sciences and Exercise Science, Morrisonville, NY

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MARGARET J. WARE SCHOLARSHIP IN HUMAN NUTRITION

Department of Nutritional Sciences

Colleen Donovan, Personalized Nutrition MS, Concord, NH

Kim Lash-Rosenberg, Personalized Nutrition MS, New York, NY

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JULIA WASSERMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR PRE-VET STUDENTS

College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

Allison Tapley, Animal Science, Terryville, CT

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THE WEINGART FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP IN ANIMAL SCIENCE

Endowed Scholarship

Halle Miller, Animal Science, Oakland, NJ

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ALBERT E. WILKINSON SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed Scholarship

Matthew Antunes, Sustainable Plant & Soil Systems, Smithfield, RI

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XIANGZHONG (JERRY) YANG RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AWARD

Endowed Scholarship

Jodie Allen, Animal Science PhD, Windsor, CT

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CORNELIUS & MARY JANE YORK AWARD

Endowed Scholarship

Liam Enea, Applied & Resource Economics, Brookfield, CT

Dave Patel, Nutritional Sciences, Kenosha, WI

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W.B. YOUNG LEADERSHIP & SERVICE AWARD

The Family of Wilfred B. Young

Teah, Arum, Nutritional Sciences, Rutland, MA


 

Future Scholarships

Anne Alexander Physical Therapy Student Assistance Fund

Ashworth Family Scholarship

Charlie and Trish Boudreau Scholarship

Nettles Cutter Family Scholarship

The William and Anne Dest Scholarship

Norman and Winifred Freyer Agribusiness Endowment

Lenny and Mary Govoni Scholarship

Al and Lottie Guida Scholarship

Dr. Ronald Darling and Barbara Gundersen Fletcher Scholarship

Dr. Paul L. Hammer and Fern Hammer Scholarship

Jane Kerstetter Experiential Learning Fund

Susan N. and Henry M. Kustosz Scholarship

Althea and Joseph Langer CAHNR Scholarship

Ellen Yurcak Mojica Plant and Soil Science Graduate Student Support

Nourse Farm Scholarship

Steven G. and Ruth A. Patrick Endowment

Pamela L. Roberts Empowering Future Leaders Scholarship

Kristin and Richard Schwab Fund for Service Learning in the Landscape Architecture Program

Louis and Marilyn Ulizio Scholarship in Agriculture and Natural Resources

Dr. Louis van der Heide Scholarship

 

    A Special Thanks

    To our generous donors, faculty, staff, and families of this year’s scholarship recipients for their continued support and encouragement.