Lawrence University

Congratulations to Nihan Baysal, who graduated in June from Lawrence University with a major in theatre arts, for being a recipient of the college's F. Theodore Cloak Award in Theatre.

Congratulations to Grace Aceto, a junior at Lawrence University majoring in chemistry, for being the recipient of the college's Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry. The annual award is given to a junior major, for outstanding performance in analytical chemistry.

Congratulations to Daniel Godoy, who graduated in June from Lawrence University with majors in biochemistry and chemistry, for being the recipient of the college's Senior Chemistry Award. The award is sponsored by the Northeast Wisconsin Section of the American Chemical Society and awarded to an outstanding senior major.

Congratulations to Miles McCue, a sophomore at Lawrence University majoring in biochemistry, for being the recipient of the college's First-Year Chemistry Achievement Award. It is given in recognition of outstanding performance in the introductory chemistry courses.

Congratulations to Marissa Polzin, a senior at Lawrence University majoring in chemistry, for being the recipient of the college's Debbie Roman Prize in Chemistry. It is awarded to the junior or senior major whose laboratory performance best exemplifies the qualities of competence, resourcefulness, efficiency, dedication, and goodwill.

Congratulations to Althea Elisabeth Foster, a senior at Lawrence University majoring in biochemistry, for being the recipient of the American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry.

Congratulations to Oliver De Croock, who graduated in June from Lawrence University with a major in economics, for being the recipient of two academic awards. He received the college's Iden Charles Champion Award in Commerce & Industry and the William A. McConagha Prize.

Congratulations to Adnan Sarancic, who graduated in June from Lawrence University with a major in international relations, for being the recipient of the college's Iden Charles Champion Cup, awarded for excellence in scholarship, athletic ability, college spirit, and loyalty.

Congratulations to Kaitlyn Khazen, who graduated in June from Lawrence University with majors in business & entrepreneurship and government, for being the recipient of the college's Ruth Bateman Award.

Congratulations to Finn Frawley, who graduated in June from Lawrence University with a major in psychology, for being a recipient of the Dave Burrows Award for Senior Experience in Psychology.

Congratulations to Caleb Yuan for being the recipient of two academic awards at Lawrence University. Yuan, who graduated in June with majors in English (creative writing) and psychology, is the recipient of the Dave Burrows Award for Senior Experience in Psychology and the Gervais E. and Mary K. Reed Award.

Congratulations to Irene Yank, a senior majoring in economics and environmental studies at Lawrence University, for being a recipient of the college's Philip and Rosemary Wiley Bradley Achievement Scholarship in Economics.

Congratulations to Andrew Larson, a senior majoring in economics at Lawrence University, for being a recipient of the college's Philip and Rosemary Wiley Bradley Achievement Scholarship in Economics.

Congratulations to Jordan Simons, a senior majoring in mathematics and physics at Lawrence University, for being the recipient of the college's J. Bruce Brackenridge Prize in Physics. It is awarded annually to an outstanding junior or senior physics major with a strong academic record and great promise for continued work in physics.

Eli Elder, who graduated in June from Lawrence University with a bachelor of musical arts (B.M.A.) degree, is the recipient of the college's Andrew C. Berry-James C. Stewart Prize in Mathematics, awarded to an outstanding graduating senior in mathematics. As a B.M.A. student, he chose mathematics as his cognate. The program offers students a 50-50 split between music studies and their choice of another field in the liberal arts landscape.

Bohao Xu, a student at Lawrence University, is a recipient of the college's Louis C. Baker Memorial Award in Modern Languages.

Isabel Dorn, a student at Lawrence University, is a recipient of the college's Louis C. Baker Memorial Award in Modern Languages.

Leighton Frater, who graduated in June from Lawrence University, is the recipient of the college's Paul V. Bacon Prize in Latin.

Mariah Schaumberg, a Lawrence University senior, is the recipient of the college's Charles F.L. Anderson Opera Performance Scholarship. She is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, majoring in music performance (voice).

Reese Pike, a double-degree student at Lawrence University, is the recipient of the John J. and Graciela Alfieri Tuition Scholarship in Spanish, recognizing exceptional ability in Spanish language and literature.

Lawrence University senior Paola Saldana Galvan of Chicago will go from the Commencement stage into a fellowship with the Foreign Agricultural Service, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Evan Ney, a Lawrence University fifth-year dual degree student, won the annual Lawrence University Wind Ensemble Concerto Competition. He then presented a recital featuring newly commissioned music.

Lawrence University junior Isabel Dorn, active in student leadership since arriving on campus three years ago, is enjoying new responsibilities as she begins work as president of the Lawrence University Community Council.

Senior Adnan Sarancic, an international relations major from Gurnee, Illinois, has left his mark in both academics and athletics at Lawrence University. Now he's eyeing a career in the paralegal field.

Monique Johnson, a government major from Brooklyn, New York, with plans to pursue law school after graduation, has been named the 2024 senior class speaker for Lawrence University's June 9 Commencement.

Lawrence University senior Eli Elder has pursued a Bachelor of Musical Arts (B.M.A.) degree as a means to study both music and mathematics. The B.M.A. was unveiled as a degree option in 2019.

Lawrence University senior Safiya Grant, a biology major, won LU Launch, an annual business startup competition for Lawrence students. That qualified her for The Pitch, a regional competition for students from five colleges and universities. She finished third, placing in the money. Grant pitched her idea for Muse, an all-natural skin-care line of products.

Following graduation in June, Lawrence University biochemistry major Charlie Bunch of Ann Arbor, Michigan, is headed to International Space University in France to pursue a master's program in space science and exploration.

Lawrence University senior Jonathan Bass is one of four Lawrence students or recent graduates to be named 2024 Fulbright Scholars, a prestigious honor that provides funding to study or teach abroad. Bass is heading to Paris, where he will enroll in the Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris to pursue a graduate degree in piano performance.

Maddy Tevonian, a senior religious studies and art history double major from Wilmette, Illinois, studied in India and Nepal. She is now preparing a senior capstone analyzing Buddhist art through the lens of religious studies.