Congratulations to Stevenson’s 2026 Commencement Award Recipients

The following graduating students were recognized during Stevenson’s 2026 Commencement Ceremonies for their outstanding academic, leadership, creative, and service achievements.

Rosemary Elliott Harder ’69 Award for Creative Leadership

Rebekah Yeagy (Psychology) received the Rosemary Elliott Harder ’69 Award for Creative Leadership. This award may be conferred on a graduating woman who exhibited creative leadership and aptitude in her time at Stevenson University. The successful recipient will have encouraged, cultivated, and implemented imaginative solutions and strategies. The student must be a graduating senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at the time of her selection. 

Marion and Henry J. Knott Achievement Award

Chloe Seluchins (Biochemistry) received the Marion and Henry J. Knott Achievement Award. This award may be conferred on one graduating student who demonstrated the ability to achieve academically, to reach out to the needs of others at the University, and to persevere toward a goal while also managing major primary responsibilities outside Stevenson University life.

Elizabeth McWethy Award

Stephanie Henry (Early Childhood Education) received the Elizabeth McWethy Award. This award may be conferred to one graduating student who demonstrated exceptional creativity, manifested genuine concern for society, and has actively influenced the lives of others. 

John Mitchell Award

Zachary Clark (Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics) received the John Mitchell Award. This award may be conferred on one graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding service to their community in a way that exemplifies the values of Stevenson University’s mission.

Dorothy Stang Award

Raven Molock (Biology and Legal Studies) received the Dorothy Stang Award. This award may be conferred on one graduating senior who best exemplifies devotion to the good of the wider community as reflected in the life of Dorothy Stang, a member of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the original founders of Stevenson University. Stang’s commitment to bringing social justice to the underprivileged in Brazil led to her murder. The award honors integrity, courage in the face of adversity, and a willingness to act on convictions without regard to consequence. Embodying the most cherished values that an education from Stevenson University instills in its students, the recipient of the Stang Award reaches out to members of the community with financial, spiritual, social, or cultural needs.

Orsia F. Young Leadership Award

The Orsia F. Young Leadership Award may be conferred on one graduating student from each academic school of the University who performed in an outstanding manner as a leader in the University community, initiated action, motivated others to do so, and been an agent for positive change in the University. 

• Caroline (Annie) Ingersoll, Nursing – Berman School of Nursing and Health Professions
• Erica Goodwin, Early Childhood Education – School of Education
• Anthony Breen, Business Administration – Brown School of Business and Leadership
• Tianna Hunt, Legal Studies – School of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Hailey Rieger, Graphic Design – School of Design, Arts, and Communication
• DJ Johnson, Biology – Fine School of the Sciences

The Oak Award

Amara Brown (MAT: STEM) received the Oak Award. The award may be conferred on one graduating part-time student who has demonstrated commitment to higher education, the determination to succeed, a high standard of academic achievement, and who has contributed in a tangible manner to the University while balancing many other personal and professional obligations.

Provost’s Award for Exceptional Scholarship

Alex Reimert (Biomedical Engineering) received the Provost’s Award for Exceptional Scholarship. The award is conferred on one graduating student who performed academically in a particularly exceptional way, has demonstrated unique intellectual ability and initiative, and has contributed to the academic pursuits of their peers.

President’s Award for Scholarly and Creative Achievement

Maggie Sehnert (Environmental Science) received the President’s Award for Scholarly and Creative Achievement. This award is conferred on a graduating student whose total performance has been marked in a striking fashion by singular creativity and by the depth of their intellectual interest and performance in all subject areas. 

Stevenson University Pin

Alexa Darak (Psychology and Criminal Justice) received the SU Pin Award. This award is the most comprehensive honor the University may confer on one graduating student whose total personal performance is meritorious, including academic achievement, independence and integrity of thought and action, reliability, respect for others, and involvement in University or community affairs.

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