Academic standouts honored at Nichols awards ceremony
DUDLEY, Mass. – Nichols College celebrated academic excellence and student achievement during its annual Academic Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 15. Held on campus, the event recognized students across a range of majors for their hard work in the classroom, dedication to their fields and contributions to the Nichols community.
Honors included department awards, endowed scholarships and recognition for student tutors and teaching assistants. Whether they were going above and beyond in their coursework, stepping up as academic leaders, or supporting peers through tutoring and mentorship, these students were recognized for their strong contributions both in and out of the classroom.
Here’s the list of honorees and some information about their awards:
Sport Management Department Award, for outstanding contributions to the department:
Austin Mendes
John H. McClutchy, Jr. ’72 Endowed Scholarship in Analytics, for a student who demonstrates an aptitude for quantitative analysis, with preference given to graduates of area high schools:
Ethan Minarik
Daniel L. Van Leuvan Memorial Scholarship, for academic achievement and overall contribution to the Nichols community:
Natasha McClay
The John F. Birch Memorial Award, for a student specializing in accounting and entering senior year with proven academic excellence:
Alivia Dalpe
The Class of ’55 Professor John Katori Endowed Scholarship, for a junior-year student, with preference for students specializing in accounting:
Riley Bassett
Professor Keith Corkum Endowed Scholarships in Economics, for excellence in the study of economics at Nichols, academic achievement and service to the Nichols community:
Zachary Gmerek and Zachary Vandale
James L. Dunbar Endowed Scholarship in Criminal Justice Management and GSX Conference Scholarships, for students specializing in criminal justice management with proven academic achievement and service to the Nichols community:
Carson Asper
Ainsley Butler
Dominic Guerriero
Sarah Maher
Alisha Masson
Reagan O’Malley
James C. Gahan IV Endowed Scholarship, for a student majoring in general business or communication with demonstrated academic achievement and service to the Nichols College community:
Cora Anna Brosch
Hallie Linacre Memorial Scholarship, for a student who is active and involved in the campus community, with preference for an accounting or finance student:
Julia Lech
Marcia A. Behrens ’78 MBA ’89 Scholarship, for a student who is majoring in a business discipline, participates in campus activities, and represents the College’s core values and sense of community:
Joseph Collard
Tutor of the Year Awards, for students who have demonstrated excellence in tutoring:
Adie Hughes
Riley McGarry
First-Year PDS Teaching Assistant Awards:
Shelby Eason
Abigail Fraser
Mallory Gilmore
Madison Goyetche
Luke Harvie
Katrina Mrzyglod
Ryan Rispoli
Megan Ward
Emma West
Zachary Yarnall
(Pictured, L-R: Professor Tom Davis, academic award recipient Natasha McClay and Nichols President Bill Pieczynski)
About Nichols College
Nichols College has earned business accreditation from the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the longest serving global accrediting body for business schools and the largest business education network connecting learners, educators, and businesses worldwide. Founded in 1815, Nichols College transforms today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders through a dynamic, career-focused business and professional education. Nichols offers real-world learning focused on professional depth – combined with vibrant living, competitive athletics, and an unmatched alumni advantage – equipping students to exceed their own expectations. To learn more about Nichols College, visit www.nichols.edu.
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