Lawrence University

Cristyn Oliver, a standout cross country and track athlete now in her fifth year at Lawrence University, is looking to put lessons learned on and off the track to work in a career focused on sports psychology. A psychology major from Redondo Beach, California, Oliver's passion for running has led to her interest in sports psychology over the past few years. She capped off her cross country career at Lawrence in record-setting fashion.

Lawrence University senior Emma Jacobs has been researching the Teakwood Room in Chapman Hall for more than two years, part of her majors in history and art history. A presentation delivered recently in the historic space on Chapman's second floor was a culmination of her work to date.

Four Lawrence University neuroscience majors are immersed in cognitive research aimed at understanding how people in an information-rich world interact with visual stimuli and how that affects attention and memory. Den Boakye, a junior from Ghana, Vivian Khan, a senior from Waukon, Iowa, Fanta Jatta, a senior from Madison, Wisconsin, and Khayla Santiago, a senior from Morton Grove, Illinois, are working in the lab of Professor Chunyue Teng on research that aims to shed light on how the brain juggles the new information we see with information we remember.

Four Lawrence University neuroscience majors are immersed in cognitive research aimed at understanding how people in an information-rich world interact with visual stimuli and how that affects attention and memory. Den Boakye, a junior from Ghana, Vivian Khan, a senior from Waukon, Iowa, Fanta Jatta, a senior from Madison, Wisconsin, and Khayla Santiago, a senior from Morton Grove, Illinois, are working in the lab of Professor Chunyue Teng on research that aims to shed light on how the brain juggles the new information we see with information we remember.

Four Lawrence University neuroscience majors are immersed in cognitive research aimed at understanding how people in an information-rich world interact with visual stimuli and how that affects attention and memory. Den Boakye, a junior from Ghana, Vivian Khan, a senior from Waukon, Iowa, Fanta Jatta, a senior from Madison, Wisconsin, and Khayla Santiago, a senior from Morton Grove, Illinois, are working in the lab of Professor Chunyue Teng on research that aims to shed light on how the brain juggles the new information we see with information we remember.

Four Lawrence University neuroscience majors are immersed in cognitive research aimed at understanding how people in an information-rich world interact with visual stimuli and how that affects attention and memory. Den Boakye, a junior from Ghana, Vivian Khan, a senior from Waukon, Iowa, Fanta Jatta, a senior from Madison, Wisconsin, and Khayla Santiago, a senior from Morton Grove, Illinois, are working in the lab of Professor Chunyue Teng on research that aims to shed light on how the brain juggles the new information we see with information we remember.

Sofia Sandberg is a recipient of Lawrence University's Henry Merritt Wriston Scholarship.

Sophia Gaus is a recipient of Lawrence University's Henry Merritt Wriston Scholarship.

Emelyn Beaster is a recipient of Lawrence University's Henry Merritt Wriston Scholarship.

Helin Wang is the recipient of Lawrence University's Ralph White Prize in Mathematics. It is awarded to a sophomore student excelling in the study of mathematics.

David Smith is the recipient of Lawrence University's Ralph White Prize in Mathematics, awarded to a sophomore student excelling in the study of mathematics.

Madeleine Tevonian is the recipient of Lawrence University's E. Graham Waring Prize in Religious Studies. It is given to a student for the best paper written in a religious studies course.

Zoe Rickard is the recipient of Lawrence University's Tichenor Prize in English. It is awarded to the student with the best critical essay about a work of English literature.

Edythmae Frodl is a recipient of Lawrence University's Tank-Palmquist-Ross Award in Geology. Established in honor of professors Ronald W. Tank, John C. Palmquist, and Theodore W. Ross, it is awarded to the outstanding geology student in the junior class.

Sydney Closson is a recipient of Lawrence University's Tank-Palmquist-Ross Award in Geology. Established in honor of professors Ronald W. Tank, John C. Palmquist, and Theodore W. Ross, it is awarded to the outstanding geology student in the junior class.

Wynter Burns is a recipient of Lawrence University's Student Life Award. Established in 1978 and sponsored by the Lawrence University Alumni Association, it is given to a senior in recognition of leadership and service.

Marelis Alvarez is a recipient of Lawrence University's Student Life Award, established in 1978 and sponsored by the Lawrence University Alumni Association and given to a senior in recognition of leadership and service.

Mohamed Khalil Ben Nasr is the recipient of Lawrence University's Warren Hurst Stevens Prize. It is annually awarded to a junior in recognition of high scholarship and activity in college affairs.

Nina Austria is the recipient of Lawrence University's Senior Prize for Statistics and Data Science. It is awarded annually to a graduating senior who demonstrates interest and excellence in the study of statistics and data science.

Miranda Whitaker is the recipient of Lawrence University's Senior Art Award for Studio Art.

Izzy Allison is the recipient of Lawrence University's Senior Art Award in Art History.

Arlet Montalvo-Mosso is the recipient of Lawrence University's Howard and Helen Russell Award for Excellence in Biological Research. It recognizes excellence in biological research at the college. The award was established by family and friends of the Russells. Members of the Russell family have been strong supporters of liberal education and Lawrence University; Howard and Helen Russell are grandparents of Beth De Stasio '83, professor of biology and Raymond H. Herzog Professor of Science, whose husband, Bart De Stasio '82, is also a professor of biology. This year the award is given in honor of Beth De Stasio's father, Roger Schoenfeld.

Apaarna Gajulapalli is a recipient of Lawrence University's Howard and Helen Russell Award for Excellence in Biological Research. It recognizes excellence in biological research at the college.

Matthew Carlson is the recipient of Lawrence University's Patricia Ritter Prize in Chinese Language. It recognizes exceptional achievement by a Lawrence undergraduate in the study of Chinese language.

Isabel Osterhus is the recipient of Lawrence University's Patricia Ritter Prize in Chinese Culture. It recognizes exceptional achievement by a Lawrence undergraduate in the study of Chinese culture. The award was established in honor of Ms. Ritter for her work in promoting academic exchange between China and the United States.

Mira Johnson is the recipient of Lawrence University's Sumner Richman Student Research Award in Biology. It is awarded to a student showing promise in biological research.

Laken Hairston is the recipient of Lawrence University's Sumner Richman Student Research Award in Biology. It is awarded to a student showing promise in biological research.

Juli Clarkson is the recipient of Lawrence University's Richardson Award for Studio Art. It is awarded to women excelling in studio art.

Emma Jacobs is the recipient of Lawrence University's Elizabeth Richardson Award in Art History. The prize is awarded to women excelling in art history.

Mikayla Henry is the recipient of Lawrence University's Thomas B. Reid Prize in Journalism, established from Reid's estate in 1961 and awarded to a student planning to pursue the graduate study of library science. According to the award citation, Henry served as one of the editors-in-chief at the student newspaper, The Lawrentian, and is in the process of applying to the Denver Publishing Institute. She graduated from Lawrence in June with a major in English (creative writing).