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