Departmental Awards
The Psychology Department Outstanding Achievement Award
Given to senior psychology majors in recognition of exceptionally high levels of performance in the field of psychology.
- 2008 - Stephanie Jo Coates
- 2007 - Elaine Louise Pranski, Jacob Mason Risner
The Virginia M. Conner - Class of 1985 Award
The Virginia M. Conner Award is given to a graduating senior who, in the opinion of the faculty in the Psychology Department, has demonstrated outstanding ability and achievement in the biobehavioral sciences. In accord with the wishes of the Connor family, this award is based not only upon academic achievement but also upon service to the community, broadly based. Past recipients have distinguished themselves through service to the Department, the College and the community in a variety of ways, including active service as an officer in Psi Chi and/or Psych Club, the SGA, and community-based charitable and/or social service organizations.
Previous Conner Award Recipients
- 2008 - Spencer Reynolds Case
- 2007 - Jennifer Mary Smith
- 2006 - Heather Renee Dewey
- 2005 - Erin Rose Kube
- 2004 - Jessica Cornett
- 2003 - Leora-Leigh Ramiro
- 2002 - Rielle I. Miller
- 2001 - Lanae E. Arnold
- 2000 - Elena Agapaloglou
- 1999 - Polina Khloudeeva
- 1998 - Elizabeth Doppler
- 1997 - Paula Link
- 1996 - Shawntel Fitzgerald
- 1995 - Laura Heidel
- 1994 - E. Ramsey Bigham, Renee L. Rhodes
- 1993 - Tanya L. Cunic
- 1992 - Rose Mary Jarboe
- 1991 - Lauren M. Montenegro
- 1990 - Michael S. Johnson
- 1989 - Carolyn N. Naff, Timothy H. Rohs
- 1988 - Catherine M. Robinson, Judith T. Berry
- 1987 - Scott Butler, Sharon A. Himmanen
Psychology Department Capstone Experience Award
Given for successful completion and presentation of an exceptional capstone project.
- 2008 - Katie Lynn Juromski
- 2007 - Cara Michal Ramsey
- 2006 - Matthew Crisp
Psychology Department Award
Given for outstanding promise in the field of psychology.
- 2008 - Michelle Nicole Laque
- 2007 - Jill Marie Hopkinson, Caitlin Anne Orsini
- 2006 - Brandon Metcalf, Shannon McCully, & Julianne Marton
- 2005 - Ana E. Thomas & Melissa B. Beck