The Department of Psychology gathers annually to present a variety of awards to recognize outstanding contributions in teaching, research, service, and academic performance. This year’s recipients were honored at a reception at the City Campus Union in May, 2025.
Psi Chi Outstanding Members
Psi Chi Outstanding Members
Megan Beecher, Griffin Bellamy, Savannah Clites, Ella Guerra, Autumn Hanson, Rachel Knudsen, Sophia Murphy, Liz Nelson, Sadie Raap, Ellie Reznicek, Caitlin Schuette, Bobby Vogt, Jenna Wakefield (Photo)
Teacher of the Year
Presented by Psi Chi and Psychology Club
Manda Williamson
Psychology Club Rising Member
Payton Salcedo
Harry K. Wolfe Award for Outstanding Psychology Major
Ellie Reznicek (photo)
Graduate Student Teaching Awards
Graduate Student Classroom Instruction Award:
Alex Diede
Graduate Student Research Mentor Award:
Katie Bogen
Undergraduate Student Teaching Awards
Outstanding Undergraduate Lead Course Instructor:
Zein Saleh
Outstanding Undergraduate Learning Assistant Award:
Kate Ng
Ellie Reznicek (right)
Symone Parent (right)
David Levine Diversity Enhancement Awards
Graduate Student Award:
Isabel Kees Kuebler
Undergraduate Student Award:
Symone Parent (photo)
Donald D. Jensen Undergraduate Research Award
Autumn Hanson
Recognition of Undergraduate Distinction
Distinction
Sara Al-Rishawi, Katie Carpenter, Grace Charlesworth, Cerai Cooley, Taylor Courtney, Audrey Denning, Allison Eilers, Leah Grauman, Skyler Grunder, Hope Gustason, Autumn Hanson, Roni Hietaranta, Ally Jay, Eui-Hyun Kwon, Isabella Lucero, Stephanie Mac, Corie Marr, Brynna McQuillen, Muzn Mohamed, Emma Oquendo, Nyanhial Pal, Esme Perez-Torres, Elena Roeder, Brecken Schossow, Pranay Somavarapu, Evan Spellerberg, Bella Stickels, Carlos Tavira-Villegas, Korey Theye, Frankie Webb
High Distinction
Fatima Al-Jayashi, Ree Baireddy, Haley Bogenreif, Sydney Braley, Anna Carpenter, Sophia Cerone, Savannah Clites, Grace Donovan, Jake Fox, Annalyse Gallo, Carly Gartner, Harper Gordman, Maria Green, Nicole Helmberger, Kennedy Kadlec, Kataryna Morton, Liz Nelson, Sarah Omar, Ben Ravnsborg, Skyler Sudbeck, Emma Tate, Dana Tran, Bree Tumlinson, Anna Ulferts, Kelly VandenBos
Highest Distinction
Griffin Bellamy, Kaleigh Costerisan, Kaylee Cowdrey, Jordyn Oliver, Ellie Reznicek, Dillon Richert