2023 Recipients - Wesleyan University

2023 Prize Recipients

American Studies Departmental Service Award

Awarded by the American Studies Department to a graduating senior who exemplifies dedication to the field through extraordinary service, initiative, and vision.

Sofia Baluyut 2023

George H. Acheson and Grass Foundation Prize in Neuroscience

Established in 1992 by a gift from the Grass Foundation, this prize is awarded to an outstanding undergraduate in the Neuroscience and Behavior Program who demonstrates excellence in the program and who also shows promise for future contributions in the field of neuroscience.

Grace Melville 2023
Meiwen Shao 2023

Alumni Prize in the History of Art

Established by Wesleyan alumni and awarded to a senior who has demonstrated special aptitude in the history of art and who has made a substantive contribution to the major.

Gabby Farina 2023
Sarah Hale 2023

American Chemical Society Analytical Award

Awarded for excellence in analytical chemistry.

Alex Seys 2023

American Chemical Society Connecticut Valley Section Award

Awarded for outstanding achievement to a graduating chemistry major.

Michael O'Sullivan 2023

American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Inorganic Chemistry

Awarded to an undergraduate student in inorganic chemistry to recognize achievement and encourage further study in the field.

Jessica Luu 2024

American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry

Awarded to a senior who has displayed a significant aptitude for organic chemistry

Jeremy Kim 2023

American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Physical Chemistry

Awarded in recognition of outstanding achievement by undergraduate students in physical chemistry, and to encourage further pursuits in the field.

Emma Davis 2024

American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award for Excellence in Safety & Ethics

Awarded to recognize senior undergraduates who have actively demonstrated the intersectionality between chemical safety and ethical behavior.

Rachel Nguyen 2023

American Institute of Chemists Award

Awarded for outstanding achievement to a graduating chemistry major.

Kelly Fenton-Samuels 2023

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biochemistry Honor Society

Awarded to exceptional juniors and seniors pursuing a degree in the molecular life sciences. Students are recognized for their scholarly achievement, research accomplishments, and outreach activities in the molecular life sciences.

Aidan Jones 2023

Ayres Prize

The gift of Daniel Ayres, Class of 1842, to the first-year student who attains the highest academic standing in the first semester.

Owen Dunton 2026

Bertman Prize

Established in memory of Bernard T. Bertman, associate professor of physics, by gifts from his colleagues, family, and friends, in 1970. Awarded to a senior majoring in physics who displays a particularly resourceful and creative approach to physics research.

Serena Landers 2023
Billy Yue 2023

Blankenagel Prize

Income from the John C. Blankenagel Fund, established in 1970, awarded at the discretion of the Department of German studies to enrich educational offerings in the area of humanistic studies, or to assist a superior student in completing a project in German studies.

Miles Cohen 2023
Linus Mao 2023
Jake Neuffer 2023
Anna Tjeltveit 2023

Bradley Prize

The gift of Stanley David Wilson, Class of 1909, in memory of Professor Walker Parke Bradley, to the senior or junior who excels in chemistry and particularly in special original work.

Graham Gilchrist 2023
Emmet Sherman 2023

Bridge Builder Award

Awarded to a student and student group who have succeeded in strengthening the relationship between Wesleyan and the greater Middletown community.

Long Lane Farm Student Collective
Kayla Penza 2023

Briggs Prize

Established in 1900 by the gift of James E. Briggs, to the student who has done the most effective work in intercollegiate debating.

Max O'Hare 2023

Christopher Brodigan Fund Award

Established in memory of Christopher Brodigan, a Wesleyan student who died in an accident in his frosh year. The Fund pays tribute to Christopher\'s deep interest in Africa and to the public service he provided through teaching in Botswana prior to entering Wesleyan. Awarded to graduating seniors and recent graduates who plan to pursue public service or research in Africa.

Eugene Gato Nsengamungu 2023
Kekeli Logoh 2023

Erness Brody Prize

Established in 2002 by Ann duCille in honor of Professor Erness Bright Brody, former chair of the African American Studies Program. Awarded annually to a senior African American Studies Program major for excellence in written expression.

Elodie Frey 2023

Bruner Freshman Improvement Prize

The gift of William Evans Bruner, Class of 1888, to the student whose second-semester first-year record shows the greatest relative improvement over that of the first semester.

Milan Yorke 2025

Butler Prize

The Butler Prize, established in 1991 in honor of retiring colleague Jeffrey D. Butler, is awarded for the best Honors thesis in African, Asian or Latin American History.

Charissa Lee 2023

Butterfield Prize

Established by the Class of 1967 and awarded to the graduating senior who has exemplified those qualities of character, leadership, intellectual commitment and concern for the Wesleyan community shown by Victor Lloyd Butterfield, 11th president of the University.

Edrea Jiang 2023
Tiah Shepherd 2023
Maya Verghese 2023

CRC Award for Outstanding First-Year Chemistry Students

Awarded to an outstanding first-year chemistry student, based on grades in organic chemistry over the interval of the current academic year.

Owen Dunton 2026
Carlos Romo 2026

Camp Prize

Established in 1905 by the Board of Trustees in memory of Samuel T. Camp, trustee 1880-1903. Awarded for excellence in English literature.

Abigail Fisher 2023
Jaydie Halperin 2023

Frank Capra Prize

Established in 1983 to honor Frank Capra, Hon. 1981, the great American film director whose collected papers are in the Ogden and Mary Louise Reid Cinema Archives at Wesleyan University. Best film to exemplify Capra's skill in telling a human story that contains both humor and pathos.

Jackson Rane 2023

Cardinal Crest Award

Awarded to the member of the WSA who has given honor to his/her post on the WSA or one of its committees through his/her leadership, and has selflessly served the greater interest of the Wesleyan student body.

Paul Quach 2026

Chadbourne Prize

The gift of George Storrs Chadbourne, Class of 1858, to that member of the first-year class outstanding in character, conduct, and scholarship.

Alanna Dwyer 2026
Priyanshu Pokhrel 2026

Dr. Neil Clendeninn Prize

Established in 1991 by George Thornton, Class of 1991 and David Derryck, Class of 1993, for the African American student who has achieved academic excellence in biology and/or molecular biology and biochemistry. This student must have completed his or her sophomore year and in that time have exemplified those qualities of character, leadership, and concern for the Wesleyan community as shown by Dr. Neil Clendeninn, Class of 1971.

Bianca Ettinger 2023
Miranda Graves 2023
Funke Sowole 2023

Cole Prize

Established through the gift of George Henry Walker, Class of 1881, in the memory of Charles Edward Cole. Awarded to the first-year student who shows the greatest ability in fiction or nonfiction writing.

Diana Tran 2026

Herbert Lee Connelly Prize

Given in 1980 by Mabel Wells Connelly in the name of her husband, member of the Class of 1909, and alumni secretary, 1924-56. Supplemented by friends, relatives, and sons Hugh Wells and Theodore Sample, Class of 1948, the fund provides income to be awarded annually to a deserving undergraduate who demonstrates an interest in English literature and an unusual ability in nonfiction writing.

Ruby Smith 2023

Christina Crosby Award for Social Justice Feminism

Awarded each year to a FGSS major who epitomizes Christina's dedication to social justice activism and scholarship (expressed in multiple ways - through thesis or essay writing, through activism on and/or off campus etc.).

Clara Martin 2024

Davenport Prize

Established in 1948 by the gift of Ernest W. Davenport in honor of his brother, Frederick Morgan Davenport, Class of 1889, for excellence shown by seniors in the field of government and politics.

Alexandre Brun 2023
Julia Crainic 2023
Mike Dunderdale 2023
Zoe Genden 2023
Nellie Ghosheh 2023
Nathalie Hansen 2023
Isha Jha 2023
Eli Karush 2023
Tiah Shepherd 2023
Maya Verghese 2023

Dorchester Prize

Established through the gift of Daniel Dorchester IV, Class of 1874. Awarded for the best thesis submitted to the English Department.

Rory Dolan 2023
Anna Tjeltveit 2023
Ella Zaslow 2023

W.E.B. DuBois Prize

Awarded annually for academic excellence to a student majoring in African American studies.

Olivia Adams 2023

Dutcher Prize

Established by gift of Arthur A. Vanderbilt, Class of 1910, in honor of Professor George Matthew Dutcher, for highest excellence in the Department of History.

Emily Park 2023
Lily Spar 2023
Hallie Sternberg 2023

Kevin Echart Memorial Book Prize

Awarded to the graduating College of Letters senior who best exemplifies the intellectual curiosity and range, the pleasure in colloquy, the capacity for admiration and skepticism, and the moral seriousness and love of books that we honored in our late colleague Kevin Echart and seek to foster in the students of the College of Letters.

Vivian Gu 2023

Egeria Prize

Awarded to students who distinguish themselves in elementary Latin. Special consideration will be given to students from backgrounds underrepresented in our discipline, including but not limited to those who: (1) have, as a result of their socio-economic background, membership in a historically underrepresented group, or challenging life experience, overcome substantial obstacles to enroll at Wesleyan; (2) are the first in their family to attend university.

August Gardyne 2026

Exceptional Program of the Year Award

Awarded to the coordinator(s) of an exceptional program, cultural event, speaker or production that has had positive campus-wide impact.

Muslim Student Association

William Firshein Prize

Awarded to the graduating MB&B student who has contributed the most to the interests and character of the Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Department.

Justin Nguyen 2023

First-Year Leadership Award

Awarded to a first-year student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership or involvement in the Wesleyan community.

Zain Punjwani 2026

Susan Frazer Prize

Awarded annually to the student (or students) who has done the most distinguished work in the elementary and intermediate French language sequence.

Adriana Begolli 2025
Hannah Langer 2026

Freeman Prize

Established in 1975 by Mansfield Freeman, Class of 1916. Awarded annually to a senior for excellence in East Asian studies.

Ella Biehn 2023

Beulah Friedman Prize

This prize recognizes work of outstanding achievement by a student in the history of art. The prize is awarded to a member of the senior class.

Mim Pomerantz 2023

Gay, Lesbian, and Sexuality Studies Prize

Donated by the Wesleyan Gay and Lesbian Alumni Association (GALA), this prize is awarded annually to that undergraduate who has done the best research and writing on a subject in gay, lesbian, and sexuality studies.

Sophie Penn 2023

German Academic Exchange Service Fellowship

At least one fellowship per year for study at a university in the Federal Republic of Germany is given to Wesleyan in honor of the Sesquicentennial. The German Academic Exchange Service is a private, self-governing organization of the German universities, which promotes international exchange among institutions of higher learning.

Linus Mao 2023

Akiva Goldsman Prize in Screenwriting

Awarded to the graduating film studies major who has written the best full-length screenplay in the Department of Film Studies.

Ken Wu 2023

Graduate Student of the Year Award

Awarded to a graduate student who has proven to be a vital and dynamic member of the Wesleyan community through taking on an active leadership role in campus life.

Garrett Groesbeck GRAD

Graham Prize

The gift of James Chandler Graham, Class of 1890, awarded to a member of the graduating class for excellence in natural science.

Kelly Fenton-Samuels 2023
Edrea Jiang 2023
Aidan Jones 2023

Grant/Wilcox Prize

Awarded in honor of Connecticut filmmakers Ellsworth Grant and Roy Wilcox to the senior whose work in film and video best addresses significant environmental, social, or artistic issues.

Isabel Echavarria 2023

James T. Gutmann Field Studies Scholarship

Established in 2007 by Lisette Cooper '81, to honor her former professor and mentor, Prof. James T. Gutmann. Awarded to an especially promising major in Earth & Environmental Sciences to support geologic field research expected to lead to a senior honors thesis.

Lilly Hochhauser 2025

Hallowell Prize

Established by friends and associates of Burton C. Hallowell, Class of 1936, former professor of economics and executive vice president of the University. Awarded annually to an outstanding senior in the study of social science, as determined by the governing board of the Public Affairs Center.

Elan Isaacson 2023
Yunxuan Wu 2023

Hawk Prize

The gift of Philip B. Hawk, Class of 1898, as a memorial to his wife, Gladys, to the students who have done the most effective work in biochemistry.

Revi Brown 2023
Edrea Jiang 2023
Aidan Jones 2023
Ellie Kaplan 2023
Rachel Nguyen 2023
Michael O'Sullivan 2023

Health Education Prize

Awarded annually to the graduating senior who best exemplifies the goals of Wesleyan's Health Education Program, which are the promotion of healthy lifestyles and disease prevention. The student who is chosen for this prize has demonstrated commitment not only to his or her personal well-being but has also served as a role model to peers in the Wesleyan community and beyond.

Molly Hunsinger 2023

Heideman Award

Established in 1972, in honor of Enid and Walter Heideman. Awarded annually to an undergraduate who has helped others in the Wesleyan community, in the tradition of the Heidemans.

Genesis Pimentel 2023

Rachel Henderson Theater Prize

Awarded annually to that student who, in the estimation of the theater faculty, has contributed most to theater at Wesleyan over the course of their undergraduate career.

Matthew Cross 2023
Malaika Fernandes 2023
Sam Harris 2023

Holzberg Fellowship

Established in memory of Jules D. Holzberg, professor of psychology, by gifts of his colleagues and friends. Awarded to a senior who intends to pursue graduate study in clinical or community psychology in recognition of the commitment to research and applied work on the resolution of social problems on the individual and collective level that is consistent with Professor Holzberg\'s lifelong professional interests and humanitarian concerns.

Danielle Greene 2023
Jalen Lee 2023
Prakriti Mittal 2023
Daniel Schluger 2023

Horgan Prize

Established by the Department of English in honor of Paul Horgan, professor emeritus and writer-in-residence. Awarded to the student who has written the best short story of the year.

Olivia Sharenow 2024

Ingraham Prize

The gift of Robert Seney Ingraham, Class of 1888, and his wife, for excellence in New Testament Greek or, in years when a course in that subject is not given, for excellence in a course in Greek elective for juniors and seniors.

Tamara Pilson 2023

Jessup Prize

Awarded to two undergraduates each year who are deemed to show the greatest talent and promise for even greater excellence in sculpture, printmaking, architecture, photography, painting, or drawing. The prize is given in memory of Pauline Jessup, a noted interior designer, who practiced her craft for over 60 years throughout the United States. Mrs. Jessup was noted for her unerring eye, her extraordinarily refined taste, and her steadfast commitment to her clients¿many of whom she served over three generations. The award is determined by the Department of Art and Art History.

Jolexis DeJesus 2023
Leah Levine 2023
Henry Weed 2023

Johnston Prize

The gift of David George Downey, Class of 1884, in memory of Professor John Johnston. Awarded to those first-year students or sophomores whose performance in their first two semesters of physics shows exceptional promise.

Sam Aronow 2026
Meera Das 2026
Owen Dunton 2026
Henry Flaming 2026
Tommy Liu 2026

Nancy Kathan Award

Given in honor of Nancy Kathan '76. Awarded to a female senior film major who exemplifies overall outstanding qualities in the film department.

Olivia Adams 2023
Amary Figueroa 2023

P. L. Kellam Prize

Established in memory of Priscilla L. Kellam, Class of 1983, by her husband. Awarded annually to a senior woman, under the age of 25, who has majored in East Asian Studies and has traveled or plans to travel to China to further her studies.

Quin Steinmetz 2023

Leavell Memorial Prize-Film

Awarded annually to a senior film student who has done outstanding work in the major, and who best reflects the departmental goals of citizenship, scholarship, and the wedding of theory and practice.

Hannah Carroll 2023

Leavell Memorial Prize-Music

Awarded annually to a senior who has done outstanding work in music, and whose work manifests the ideals of the World Music Program in the Department of Music.

Ben Sulzinsky 2023

Lebergott-Lovell Prize

In honor of Emeritus Professors of Economics Stanley Lebergott and Michael Lovell. To be awarded to the best paper written in the current academic year that uses econometric techniques to analyze an economic problem. Established in 2011 by Bruce Greenwald; first awarded in 2012.

Flora Gu 2024
Henry Ticknor 2024
Rose Merjos 2023

Leonard Prize

Given in 1917 in memory of William Day Leonard, Class of 1878, by his friends. Awarded annually to the Member of the WSA who has given honor to their post on The WSA or one of its committees through their leadership, and has selflessly served the greater interest of the Wesleyan student body.

Valerie Lee 2024
Orly Meyer 2024

Levy-Spira Prize

Awarded for distinction in Latin American studies. Established in 1992 in memory of Eduardo Levy-Spira, Class of 1982, by his family and friends.

Nicholas Dillon 2023
Elizabeth Rowe 2023

Limbach Prize

Established in 1966 by Russell T. Limbach, professor of art, in memory of his wife, Edna Limbach. Awarded annually to the student who has contributed the most imaginative, generous, thoughtful, and understanding social service to the people of the City of Middletown and/or the Wesleyan community.

Eliana Bloomfield 2025

Lipsky Prize

The gift of the Reverend and Mrs. Bailey G. Lipsky in memory of their son, Francis Jules Lipsky, Class of 1931, to the member of the choir possessing in the highest degree unfailing kindliness, quiet dignity, and brilliant scholarship.

Mallory Elliott 2023
Porter McCoy 2023

Littell Prize

The gift of Franklin Bowers Littell, Class of 1891, for excellence in one or more advanced courses in astronomy.

Anna Fehr 2023
Seth Larner 2023

Mann Prize

Established in memory of Albert Mann, Class of 1906, devoted alumnus and faculty member, by his daughters and their families. Awarded annually to the senior(s) showing the most outstanding achievements in the Romance languages.

Sofia Aslan 2023
Cameron Bonnevie 2023
Alexandre Brun 2023
Asher Edelman 2023
Claire Femano 2023
Sarah Hale 2023

Martius Yellow Award

Awarded for excellence in organic synthesis.

Leonard Vincent Majaducon 2025
Angela Rojas-Merchan 2024

James L. McConaughy Writing Prize - Students

Awarded for a piece of nonfiction writing, on a topic in the social sciences or sciences, that is designed to interest general readers. Funds for this award were given originally by members of the class of 1936 in honor of their classmate, James L. McConaughy, a former Governor of Connecticut and President of Wesleyan University.

Xiran Tan 2024

Metis Prize

Awarded to students who distinguish themselves in elementary Greek. Special consideration will be given to students from backgrounds underrepresented in our discipline, including but not limited to those who: (1) have, as a result of their socio-economic background, membership in a historically underrepresented group, or challenging life experience, overcome substantial obstacles to enroll at Wesleyan; (2) are the first in their family to attend university.

Adam Mohn 2026

Meyer Prize

Established in 1991 in honor of retiring colleague Donald A. Meyer, is awarded for the best Honors thesis in American History.

Lily Spar 2023
Hallie Sternberg 2023

Priscilla Meyer Fund

Established in honor of Professor Priscilla Meyer's teaching career at Wesleyan. Awarded to Wesleyan students who are the most dedicated to the study of topics related to Russia, Eastern Europe, or Eurasia.

Kseniia Guliaeva 2025
Julia Kulchytska 2024
Amalie Little 2025
Yehor Mishchyriak 2026
Anya Shatilova GRAD
Lera Svirydzenka 2025
Alexandra Weidenfeld 2024

Joan W. Miller Prize

Established by Professor Miller in 2008. It is awarded for the outstanding Honor's Thesis in the College of Social Studies.

Elan Isaacson 2023

David Morgan Prize

To be awarded annually to the senior major or majors in CSS and/or the Department of History who best demonstrated the integrity and commitment to community that characterized David's 37 years of service to his College, his Department, and to the University.

Hannah Coyle 2023
Charissa Lee 2023
Halle Newman 2023

Peter Morgenstern-Clarren Social Justice Award

Created in memory of Peter Morgenstern-Clarren who pursued social justice while a student at Wesleyan. His activism included securing benefits for Wesleyan custodial staff, participating in the United Student and Labor Action Committee, and contributing his leadership to the campus chapter of Amnesty International. We are grateful to Dr. Hadley Morgenstern-Clarren and The Honorable Pat Morgenstern-Clarren for their generosity in sponsoring this award that honors their son's activism for the public good. Awarded to an employee whose every day work helps the students at Wesleyan and who best embodies the pursuit of social justice.

Ileana Bones
Maria Porquillo
Akansha Singh 2023

Mosaic Award

This award recognizes the contribution(s) of a person or organization that has brought about cultural awareness and education on one or more of the following issues: race, ethnicity, culture and/or sexual orientation.

Spectrum

Geraldine J. Murphy Prize

Established in memory of Geraldine J. Murphy, who was the first woman hired as a full-time instructor at Wesleyan (1957), the first woman promoted to a tenured position, and the first woman promoted to the rank of full professor. The prize is endowed by alumni of the Wesleyan Master of Arts in Teaching program. Awarded to a student who has written an outstanding critical essay that focuses on short fiction or novels.

Anna Hauser 2023

NNK Award

Awarded for the best screenplay for an undergraduate film.

Beatrix Zander 2023

Needler Prize

Established by Sophie Needler, in memory of her husband, Bennett Needler. Awarded annually to one or two graduating seniors who have demonstrated excellence in Hebrew or Jewish studies.

Jori Balsam 2023
Abigail Fisher 2023
Sasha Gerber 2023

Carol B. Ohmann Memorial Prize

Awarded for excellence in Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

Zahra Ashe-Simmer 2023
Blythe Guecia 2023

Olin Fellowship

Founded in 1854 by the wife of Stephen Olin, president, 1839-41 and 1842-51. Later increased by gifts of their son, Stephen Henry Olin, Class of 1866 and acting president, 1922-23, and his wife, Emeline. Awarded in recognition of achievement in English. The fellowship supports supervised work in English outside of the Wesleyan course structure.

Abigail Glassman 2024
Tenzin Jamdol 2025
Amina Mednicoff-Misra 2024
Xiran Tan 2024
Rachel Wachman 2024

Outreach and Community Service Award

Awarded to the senior theater major who, through their work in the Department of Theater, has done a significant service in the community.

Isabelle Chirls 2023
Malaika Fernandes 2023
Sarah Shapiro 2023

Outstanding Collaboration Award

Awarded for a program which was successfully planned in the spirit of partnership and team work.

FXT Dance Collective

Paik Family Prize

Awarded annually to one or more seniors for excellence in Korean studies

Starr Lin 2023

Parker Prize

Established in 1870 by the Reverend John Parker, Trustee 1859-71. Awarded to a sophomore or junior who excels in public speaking.

Tiger Bjornlund 2024
Chloe Goorman 2024
Darin Iraj 2024
Nicole Motherway 2024

Peirce Prize

Awarded in successive years for excellence in biology, chemistry, and geology.

Kelly Fenton-Samuels 2023
Fletcher Levy 2023

Peterson Fellowship

Established in 1963 by bequest of William Harold Peterson, Class of 1907, for graduate study in biochemistry at Wesleyan.

Joshua Dudley GRAD

Plukas Prize

Established in 1986 by John Plukas, Class of 1966, this prize is awarded to graduating economics seniors to be applied toward summer expenses, during which period each student will work under the supervision of a faculty adviser to convert an honors project into a publishable article.

Isha Jha 2023

Plukas Teaching Apprentice Award

Established in 1986 by John Plukas, Class of 1966, this prize is awarded for excellent service to the Economics Department as a teaching apprentice.

Aldrean Alogon 2023
Natalie Angstadt 2025
Arnaud Biebuyck 2023
Ronan Buckingham 2024
Sophie Eng 2025
Oliver Ferrand 2025
Ricky Finkel 2023
James Fordham 2025
Alex Geula 2025
Flora Gu 2024
Sonia Guan 2024
Michael Hallward-Driemeier 2025
Nathalie Hansen 2023
Gabriela Harris 2023
Ben Hsu 2024
Noor Jerath 2025
Isha Jha 2023
Andrew Maiorini 2025
Shannon McLoughlin 2023
Katarina Mongiardo 2023
Nerdvens Moreau 2024
Lucas Pirner 2025
Meg Rubenstein 2025
Meiwen Shao 2023
Zeyad Shariff 2025
Owen Sweet 2025
Jack Trowbridge 2025
Kai You 2023

Gwen Livingston Pokora Prize

Established in 1993, awarded annually to the outstanding undergraduate student in music composition.

Gib Bernath 2023
Jason Torello BLS

Prentice Prize

The gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Brooks Prentice in memory of Professor George Prentice to that junior or senior who excels in German. This prize is given in alternate years.

John Sutherby 2023

The Wallace C. Pringle Prize for Research in Chemistry

Gift of Eleanor and Wallace Pringle and their family and friends. This prize is to be awarded annually by the Chemistry Department to a student for excellence in research.

Rachel Nguyen 2023

Sophie and Anne Reed Prize

Established by Leon Reed; his sons, S. Chadwick '41 and Dr. Victor Reed, and his grandson Ted Reed '70, in memory of Sophie Reed and Anne Reed, for the best poem or group of poems.

Emily Hollander 2023
Ben Togut 2023

Rice Prize

Awarded for excellence in mathematics to a senior.

Ted Heitzmann 2023
Bram Silbert 2023

Michael Rice Prize in Computer Science

Endowed in 2008 by the Fernando and Appapillai families in honor of Dr. Michael D. Rice and awarded for excellence in computer science to a senior.

Oliver Diamond 2023
Daniel Goldelman 2023
Eliza Kuller 2023

Rich Prize

The gift of Isaac Rich, trustee 1849-72, in memory of his wife, and later supplemented by appropriations from the Board of Trustees. Awarded to those seniors whose orations are judged best in composition and delivery.

Ethan Brill-Cass 2023
Isha Jha 2023
Abby Nicholson 2023
Maya Verghese 2023

Robertson Prize

Awarded for excellence in mathematics to a sophomore.

Mieke Hesseling 2025
Michael Horzepa 2025
Ford McDill 2025
Nikolas Ramirez 2025
Sean Stetson 2025

Robins Memorial Prize

Established in 1969, in memory of George D. Robins 1898, by Frank D. Robins 1934, and Douglas H. Robins 1966, for excellence in history.

Thomas Kelly 2023

Steven J. Ross Prize

Established in 1979 as a gift of Steven J. Ross of Warner Communications. Awarded annually for the best undergraduate film, digital, and/or virtual made in the Department of Film Studies.

Abbi Abraham 2023

Rulewater Prize

Awarded for outstanding reflection and writing on an interdisciplinary topic in the Graduate Liberal Studies Program.

Charmagne Eckert GLSP

Robert Schumann Prize for Distinguished Environmental Stewardship

Established in 2007 by a gift from the Robert Schumann Foundation. Awarded to an outstanding student who demonstrates academic accomplishment and excellence in environmental stewardship through work at Wesleyan or the greater Middletown Community.

Debbra Goh 2024

Scott Biomedical Prize

Awarded to a member(s) of the Molecular Biology and Biochemistry senior class who has demonstrated excellence and interest in commencing a career in academic or applied medicine.

Lily Barnes 2023
Bianca Ettinger 2023
Justin Nguyen 2023
Jocelyn Velasquez Baez 2023

Scott Prize-Chinese