Western New England University

The Department of English at Western New England University is pleased to announce results of the 10th annual Dean's Prize for Literary and Cultural Studies awards.

College of Business Dean Julie Siciliano announced that Taylor MacKinnel, a senior majoring in Management and Leadership, is the recipient of the 2015 Lawrence H. Nath Management Award which is given to the Management majors with the highest cumulative grade-point average at the completion of their junior year. Taylor MacKinnel, of Salley, SC, received a monetary gift and a certificate in celebration of this honor. In addition, MacKinnel's name will be added to the plaque of students who have previously received this award. The plaque is displayed in the foyer of the College of Business in Churchill Hall.

College of Arts & Science students honored at College Honors Ceremony on May 15, 2015

College of Engineering students honored at College Honors Ceremony on May 15, 2015

College of Business students honored at College Honors Ceremony on May 15, 2015

Kevin Babcock of Vernon, CT, was recently named a recipient of the Skookum Award, an honor presented by Western New England University's Alumni Association. The Skookum is awarded to students who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in all their endeavors: academics, co-curricular activities, sports, and community service. "Skookum" is the Native American Chinook Indian word meaning "excellence." Babcock was one of 15 outstanding senior students to receive the award.

Frank G. Maturo of Hamden, CT, has recently received the Student Association Graduate of the Year Award from Western New England University.

Robert L. Caruso of Centereach, NY, has recently received the Richard M. DiRuzza Student Life Award from Western New England University.

Kayla R. Vasseur of Epping, NH, has recently received the Parents Association Student Citizenship Award from Western New England University.

Rob Guiry of Springfield, recently received the Golden Bear Award from Western New England University.

Ryan C. Mickiewicz of East Longmeadow, MA, has recently received the CHAMPS/Life Skills Award of Excellence from Western New England University.

Maureen A. Pollet of Melville, NY, has recently received the CHAMPS/Life Skills Award of Excellence from Western New England University.

Austin G. Provost of Plainville, CT, has recently received the Student Association Residence Life Award from Western New England University.

Keanna A. Hector of St. Thomas, VI, has recently received the Richard M. DiRuzza Student Life Award from Western New England University.

Matthew L. Sherry of Elliott City, MD, has recently received the Student Association First Year Success Award from Western New England University.

Emily L. Fitzgerald of Pittsfield, MA, has recently received the Student Association Recognition Award from Western New England University.

Zainab Ahmad of Chicopee, MA, has recently received the Student Association Recognition Award from Western New England University.

Peter F. Nassar of Longmeadow, MA, has recently received the Andrew J. Mulcahy Jr. Student Leadership Award from Western New England University.

Jasmine D. Chatman of Springfield, has recently received the Student Association Volunteer of the Year Award from Western New England University.

Matthew J. Amaral of Rehoboth, MA, has recently received the Student Association Distinguished Service Award from Western New England University.

Matthew L. Johnston of West Enfield, ME, has recently received the Student Association Fine Arts Award from Western New England University.

Holden M. Canty of Westfield, MA, has recently received the Student Association Award of Excellence from Western New England University.

Cassandra L. Deal of Clearwater, FL, has recently received the Student Association Award of Excellence from Western New England University.

Mabeline Velez of Springfield, has recently received the Student Association Citation for Community Service from Western New England University.

Danielle M. Johnson of Wallingford, CT, has recently received the Student Association Excellence in Media Award from Western New England University.

Tara A. Smades of Rochester, NY, has recently received the Student Association Community Service Award from Western New England University.

Christin A. Riccick of Boyds, MD, has recently received the Student Association Student Programming Award from Western New England University. Riddick is a senior majoring in Marketing

Erin E. Rosenberger of Plantsville, CT, received the Biomedical Engineering Departmental Award for Outstanding Senior during the College Honors Ceremonies at Western New England University.

Andrew R. Towsley of Belchertown,MA, received the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Award for Outstanding Senior during the College Honors Ceremonies at Western New England University.

David E. Greenslade of Southington, CT, received the College of Engineering's Wellen G. Davison Award during College of Honors Ceremonies at Western New England University.