SPCS Night

Award recipients, graduating students, staff and faculty and their guests, along with University partners and dignitaries, were invited to attend the ceremony.

Media

• SPCS Night 2024 Virtual Program (web)
• Livestream Recording (Vimeo)
• Event Photos (Flickr)
• Student Reflection Videos (YouTube)
  • Educational Journey
  • Student Experience
  • What’s Next?

Award recipients, graduating students, staff and faculty and their guests, along with University partners and dignitaries, were invited to attend the ceremony.

Commencement Awards

• Richard W. Leatherman, Sr., and Ida Mae Leatherman Mace Bearer: Elisa de la Vega Ricardo
• U.S. Flag Bearer: Rich Bottone
• University of Richmond Flag Bearer: José P. Hermosilla
• SPCS Banner Bearer: Ana Reilly
• Student Speaker: Winston Mugford
• Gibb Family Distinguished Alumni: Deon Price, C’14
• Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty: Abbi Haggerty

Academic Book Awards

Education

• James W. Lanham Award for Excellence in Curriculum and Instruction: Molly Morgan
• Catherine S. Fisher Award for Excellence in Educational Leadership: Parish Talley

Human Resource Management

• Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement: Stephany Becton
• Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Graduate Achievement: Daisy Duitsman

Information Systems

• George E. Christopher and George W. Swartz Memorial Book Award: Kasey Caras

IT Management

• McDonald Davis Jr. Book Award: Brian Yauss

Liberal Arts

• Kuehl Book Award in Recognition of Excellence in the Bachelor of Liberal Arts Program: Jordan McAdam
• Daniel McDonald Roberts and Frances Taylor Roberts Master of Liberal Arts Memorial Book Award: Haylynn Gaunt

Nonprofit Studies

• Louis J. Narduzzi Memorial Book Award: Kristen King

Paralegal Studies

• William R. Marshall Jr. Memorial Book Award: Kaelyn Kessler

Master of Teaching

• Samuel E. Perry, Jr. and Nancy B. Perry Book Award (grades K-6): Chaniece Williams
• Ann C. Taylor Book Award (grades 7-12): Alyssa Sicard

Additional Awards and Honors

• Jean H. Proffitt Student Service Award: Ebony Alexander
• Elizabeth Spindler Scott Book Scholarship Award: Sasha E. Zerkin-Trickett
• Taylor Kie Cousins Award for Service to the University Community: Hiniye Madelaine
• Colonel (U.S.A., Ret.) Porcher L. Taylor, Jr., Ph.D. Book Award for Community Leadership: Cary Dickinson
• Joanita Bbaale Senoga Book Award in Recognition of Academic Excellence by a Student Whose Native Language is not English: Chiyo Tokizawa and Rosio Esparza-Hoppe
• Nonprofit Studies Graduates with Distinction: Bradley Kaplan and Rebecca Byrd Musser
• Graduate Education Comprehensive Projects — Passed with Distinction: Gina Davis, Patricia Jessee, Daniel Payne, and Lyons Sanchezconcha

25-Year Service Medallion

• William Prior, Adjunct Professor, Information Systems

SPCS Night Virtual Program

For the class of 2022, we hosted our first in-person SPCS Night awards ceremony since 2019. Award recipients, graduating students, staff and faculty and their guests, along with University partners and dignitaries, were invited to attend the ceremony.

Commencement Awards

• Richard W. Leatherman, Sr., and Ida Mae Leatherman Mace Bearer: Dan Thigpen
• U.S. Flag Bearer: Brittany Woo
• University of Richmond Flag Bearer: Tonya Woodson
• SPCS Banner Bearer: Ariyan Bakhti-Suroosh
• Student Speaker: Kelly Lawler
• Gibb Family Distinguished Alumni: Duan Hobbs, C’13
• Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty: Linda Fisher Thornton

Academic Book Awards

Education

• James W. Lanham Award for Excellence in Curriculum and Instruction: Emily O’Laughlin
• Catherine S. Fisher Award for Excellence in Educational Leadership: Eric Byers

Human Resource Management

• Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement: Scott Harris
• Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Graduate Achievement: Lindsey Stagner

Information Systems

• George E. Christopher and George W. Swartz Memorial Book Award: Antonio Balducci

IT Management

• McDonald Davis Jr. Book Award: Jessica Cano

Liberal Arts

• Kuehl Book Award in Recognition of Excellence in the Bachelor of Liberal Arts Program: Lucas Ecker
• Daniel McDonald Roberts and Frances Taylor Roberts Master of Liberal Arts Memorial Book Award: Brittney Wright

Nonprofit Studies

• Louis J. Narduzzi Memorial Book Award: Julie Roller

Paralegal Studies

• William R. Marshall Jr. Memorial Book Award: Zarea Hawkins

Master of Teaching

• Samuel E. Perry, Jr. and Nancy B. Perry Book Award (grades K-6): Quinn DeBerry
• Ann C. Taylor Book Award (grades 7-12): John Tivenan

Additional Awards and Honors

• Jean H. Proffitt Student Service Award: Grant Golden
• Elizabeth Spindler Scott Book Scholarship Award: Sharitka Giles
• Taylor Kie Cousins Award for Service to the University Community: Marco Thomas
• Colonel (U.S.A., Ret.) Porcher L. Taylor, Jr., Ph.D. Book Award for Community Leadership: Brooke Fazio
• Joanita Bbaale Senoga Book Award in Recognition of Academic Excellence by a Student Whose Native Language is not English: Hani Assadi
• Graduate Education Comprehensive Projects — Passed with Distinction: Eric Byers, Victoria Case, Alana Hayes, Charlotte Martin, Daniel McKinney and Matthew Murray

SPCS Night Virtual Program

Award Ceremony Live Stream Replay

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, we hosted a virtual SPCS Night awards ceremony via Zoom webinar. Award winners attended with their friends and family along with guests from across the university, faculty, staff and alumni. You can view the event recording below.

Commencement Awards

• Richard W. Leatherman, Sr., and Ida Mae Leatherman Mace Bearer: Kenny Buchholz
• U.S. Flag Bearer: April Bittner
• University of Richmond Flag Bearer: Anne Chapman
• SPCS Banner Bearer: Jeremy Tozier
• Student Speaker: Cooper Sved
• Gibb Family Distinguished Alumni: Margaret Dalton, C’12
• Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty: Andrew Baker, C’08

Academic Book Awards

Education

• James W. Lanham Award for Excellence in Curriculum and Instruction: Casey Parker
• Catherine S. Fisher Award for Excellence in Educational Leadership: Felicia Artis

Human Resource Management

• Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement: Ashley Snider
• Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Graduate Achievement: Jeremy Grant

Information Systems

• George E. Christopher and George W. Swartz Memorial Book Award: John Crabtree

IT Management

• McDonald Davis Jr. Book Award: Lisa Orlosky

Liberal Arts

• Kuehl Book Award in Recognition of Excellence in the Bachelor of Liberal Arts Program: Adrienne Stewart
• Daniel McDonald Roberts and Frances Taylor Roberts Master of Liberal Arts Memorial Book Award: Anne Chapman

Nonprofit Studies

• Louis J. Narduzzi Memorial Book Award: Drew Blakely & Blake Stack

Paralegal Studies

• William R. Marshall Jr. Memorial Book Award: Rachel Young

Master of Teaching

• Samuel E. Perry, Jr. and Nancy B. Perry Book Award (grades K-6): Cooper Sved
• Ann C. Taylor Book Award (grades 7-12): Marielle Jones

Additional Awards and Honors

• Jean H. Proffitt Student Service Award: Matthew Ritchie
• Elizabeth Spindler Scott Book Scholarship Award: Dan Thigpen
• Taylor Kie Cousins Award for Service to the University Community: Ashley Snider
• Colonel (U.S.A., Ret.) Porcher L. Taylor, Jr., Ph.D. Book Award for Community Leadership: Mica Morgan
• Joanita Bbaale Senoga Book Award in Recognition of Academic Excellence by a Student Whose Native Language is not English: Véronique Zara, Sharif Delsouze & Ani Gyurijyan
• Graduate Education Comprehensive Projects — Passed with Distinction: Danielle Brown, Jason Collins, Allyson Goyette, Tracy Graves, Madeline Hargis, Destiny Reaves & Melissa Thurston
• Student Research Published: Rachel Bringewatt, Meredith Pram & Ebonee Henry

Award Ceremony Recording

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, SPCS Night 2020 was canceled. In its stead, we celebrated award winners virtually on the web page, in social media and by email.

Commencement Awards

• Richard W. Leatherman, Sr., and Ida Mae Leatherman Mace Bearer: Jerrod Hawkes
• U.S. Flag Bearer: Kiana Bradford
• University of Richmond Flag Bearer: Tammy Alexander
• SPCS Banner Bearer: Tiffany Humphrey
• Student Speaker: Brian Krach
• Gibb Family Distinguished Alumni: Eric Beatty, ’01, GC’12
• Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty: Dr. Meghan Rosatelli

Academic Book Awards

Education

• James W. Lanham Award for Excellence in Curriculum and Instruction: Ian McClure
• Catherine S. Fisher Award for Excellence in Educational Leadership: Beverly L. Cocke

Human Resource Management

• Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement: Katie Troy
• Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Graduate Achievement: Noah Cox, Fletcher Cox

Information Systems

• George E. Christopher and George W. Swartz Memorial Book Award: Robert Richards

IT Management

• McDonald Davis Jr. Book Award: Ian Barclay

Liberal Arts

• Kuehl Book Award in Recognition of Excellence in the Bachelor of Liberal Arts Program: Emily Ball
• Daniel McDonald Roberts and Frances Taylor Roberts Master of Liberal Arts Memorial Book Award: Elizabeth Darling

Nonprofit Studies

• Louis J. Narduzzi Memorial Book Award: Rachel Biundo

Paralegal Studies

• William R. Marshall Jr. Memorial Book Award: Trish Messer

Teacher Licensure Program/Master of Teaching

• Samuel E. Perry, Jr. and Nancy B. Perry Book Award (grades K-6): Lindsey Winston
• Ann C. Taylor Book Award (grades 7-12): Cindy Weber

Additional Awards and Honors

• Jean H. Proffitt Student Service Award: Sarah Petty
• Elizabeth Spindler Scott Book Scholarship Award: Adrienne Stewart
• Taylor Kie Cousins Award for Service to the University Community: Sarah Petty
• Colonel (U.S.A., Ret.) Porcher L. Taylor, Jr., Ph.D. Book Award for Community Leadership: Grainne Murray
• Joanita Bbaale Senoga Book Award in Recognition of Academic Excellence by a Student Whose Native Language is not English: Albana Bourke, Gabriella Kaszala
• Graduate Education Comprehensive Exams — Passed with Distinction:
  • Peyton Anderson
  • Beverly Cocke
  • Brian Conlon
  • Diane Flemming
  • Bobby Herting
  • Amanda Holt
  • Cameron Jessee
  • Jeanine Mowbray
  • Gráinne Murray
  • Lyndsey Noel
  • Lindsey Smith
  • Philip Tickle

Commencement Awards

• Richard W. Leatherman, Sr., and Ida Mae Leatherman Mace Bearer: Travis Sparrow
• U.S. Flag Bearer: Suzanne Herbst
• University of Richmond Flag Bearer: Valerie Mooney
• SPCS Banner Bearer: Thomas Dever
• Student Speaker: Griffin Trau, ’17
• Gibb Family Distinguished Alumni: Greg Mays, C’14, GC’18
• Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty: April Greenan

Academic Book Awards

Education

• James W. Lanham Award for Excellence in Curriculum and Instruction: Carman Frayser
• Catherine S. Fisher Award for Excellence in Educational Leadership: Gilma Beverley Steele

Human Resource Management

• Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement: Tyree Brown
• Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Graduate Achievement: Ivan Cruz

Information Systems

• George E. Christopher and George W. Swartz Memorial Book Award: Kimberly Davis-Evans

IT Management

• McDonald Davis Jr. Book Award: Ernest Woodard

Liberal Arts

• Kuehl Book Award in Recognition of Excellence in the Bachelor of Liberal Arts Program: Ebonee Henry
• Daniel McDonald Roberts and Frances Taylor Roberts Master of Liberal Arts Memorial Book Award: Meriwether Gilmore

Nonprofit Studies

• Louis J. Narduzzi Memorial Book Award: Elizabeth Buchholz

Paralegal Studies

• William R. Marshall Jr. Memorial Book Award: Hannah Derricott

Teacher Licensure Program/Master of Teaching

• Samuel E. Perry, Jr. and Nancy B. Perry Book Award (grades K-6): Yael Fletcher
• Ann C. Taylor Book Award (grades 7-12): Kiana Bradford

Additional Awards and Honors

• Jean H. Proffitt Student Service Award: Tyler Plantier
• Elizabeth Spindler Scott Book Scholarship Award: Sarah Petty
• Taylor Kie Cousins Award for Service to the University Community: Sheri Blume
• Colonel (U.S.A., Ret.) Porcher L. Taylor, Jr., Ph.D. Book Award for Community Leadership: Justin Bartlett
• Joanita Bbaale Senoga Book Award in Recognition of Academic Excellence by a Student Whose Native Language is not English: Nadia Fedoruk
• The Stratton and Peggy Almond Memorial Book Scholarship Awards
  • Christine McCoy (First Year)
  • Kelly Davis (Final Year)
• Graduate Education Comprehensive Exams — Passed with Distinction:
  • Jean Baker
  • Catherine Dillingham
  • Gregory Goujon
  • Valerie Mooney
  • Ashley Pride
  • Beverley Steele
• 25 Year Service Medallions
  • George Hiller
  • Patricia Stohr-Hunt
  • Ellen Walk

Commencement Awards

• Richard W. Leatherman, Sr., and Ida Mae Leatherman Mace Bearer: Rebecca Hubbard
• U.S. Flag Bearer: Elizabeth Stagg
• University of Richmond Flag Bearer: Sunni Brown
• SPCS Banner Bearer: Sara Worley
• Student Speaker: Kendyl Crawley Crawford
• Gibb Family Distinguished Alumni: Robert Reed, C’13
• Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty: Wendell C. Roberts

Academic Book Awards

Education

• James W. Lanham Award for Excellence in Curriculum and Instruction: Amalia Kobelja
• Catherine S. Fisher Award for Excellence in Educational Leadership: George Fohl, Jr.

Human Resource Management

• Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement: Shirley Emeh
• Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Graduate Achievement: Lindsay Spann

Information Systems

• George E. Christopher and George W. Swartz Memorial Book Award: Lucia Tsui

IT Management

• McDonald Davis Jr. Book Award: Chad Harris

Liberal Arts

• Kuehl Book Award in Recognition of Excellence in the Bachelor of Liberal Arts Program: Sara Worley
• Daniel McDonald Roberts and Frances Taylor Roberts Master of Liberal Arts Memorial Book Award: Sunni Brown

Nonprofit Studies

• Louis J. Narduzzi Memorial Book Award: Mary Wood

Paralegal Studies

• William R. Marshall Jr. Memorial Book Award: Rebecca Hubbard

Teacher Licensure Program/Master of Teaching

• Samuel E. Perry, Jr. and Nancy B. Perry Book Award (grades K-6): Jesse Lucabaugh
• Ann C. Taylor Book Award (grades 7-12): Aline Dolan

Additional Awards and Honors

• Jean H. Proffitt Student Service Award: Kimberley Payne
• Elizabeth Spindler Scott Book Scholarship Award: Thomas Dever
• Taylor Kie Cousins Award for Service to the University Community: Christopher Dilworth
• Colonel (U.S.A., Ret.) Porcher L. Taylor, Jr., Ph.D. Book Award for Community Leadership: David Kern 
• Joanita Bbaale Senoga Book Award in Recognition of Academic Excellence by a Student Whose Native Language is not English: Maria Diaz
• The Stratton and Peggy Almond Memorial Book Scholarship Awards
  • Kelly Davis (First Year)
  • Joann Clack (Final Year)
• Graduate Education Comprehensive Exams — Passed with Distinction:
  • Colleen Connolly
  • Rebecca Rose
  • Sonya Smith
  • Maria Bartz
  • Sara Blackburn
  • Shelley Burns
  • Ben Court
  • George Fohl
  • Tracey Horvath
  • Toni Kilpatrick
  • Kadie Parsley
  • Elisa Tedona
• Golden Key Awards
  • Sunni Brown
  • Kelly Maiden
  • Elisa Tedona

Commencement Awards

• Richard W. Leatherman, Sr., and Ida Mae Leatherman Mace Bearer: Samantha Eastlack
• U.S. Flag Bearer: James Beck
• University of Richmond Flag Bearer: Rob Phillips
• SPCS Banner Bearer: Jennifer Osterman
• Student Speaker: Lisa Cheney
• Gibb Family Distinguished Alumni: Catherine W. Eagles, C’00
• Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty: Daniel L. Hocutt, R’92, G’98

Academic Book Awards

Education

• James W. Lanham Award for Excellence in Curriculum and Instruction: Sarah Fagan
• Catherine S. Fisher Award for Excellence in Educational Leadership: Jenny Andrews

Human Resource Management

• Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement: Trish Stevick
• Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Graduate Achievement: oanna Kuczynski

Information Systems

• George E. Christopher and George W. Swartz Memorial Book Award: Chris Headley

IT Management

• McDonald Davis Jr. Book Award: Angel Reed

Liberal Arts

• Kuehl Book Award in Recognition of Excellence in the Bachelor of Liberal Arts Program: Yolanda Mordue
• Daniel McDonald Roberts and Frances Taylor Roberts Master of Liberal Arts Memorial Book Award: Tom Parfitt

Nonprofit Studies

• Louis J. Narduzzi Memorial Book Award: Caitlin Figura

Paralegal Studies

• William R. Marshall Jr. Memorial Book Award: Melissa Hill

Teacher Licensure Program/Master of Teaching

• Samuel E. Perry, Jr. and Nancy B. Perry Book Award (grades K-6): Colleen Connolly
• Ann C. Taylor Book Award (grades 7-12): Caroline Tarin

Additional Awards and Honors

• Jean H. Proffitt Student Service Award: Mark Gan
• Elizabeth Spindler Scott Book Scholarship Award: Jen Ferlmann
• Taylor Kie Cousins Award for Service to the University Community: Jim Kochany
• Colonel (U.S.A., Ret.) Porcher L. Taylor, Jr., Ph.D. Book Award for Community Leadership: Lisa Cheney
• Joanita Bbaale Senoga Book Award in Recognition of Academic Excellence by a Student Whose Native Language is not English: Jordanka Kida
• The Stratton and Peggy Almond Memorial Book Scholarship Awards
  • Shayla Herbert (Richmond)
  • Debbie Everhart (Germanna)
• Graduate Education Comprehensive Exams — Passed with Distinction:
  • Lizzy Marchant
  • Anne Hawkins
  • Tatiana Sumrell
  • Jenny Andrews
  • Mary Beth Johnson
  • Sharon Middleton
  • Cynthia Patey
  • Courtney Swink
• Golden Key Awards
  • Amanda Kehoe
  • Debbie Everhart
  • Jen Ferlmann
  • Yolanda Mordue