Each year, the academic colleges recognize undergraduate students who have demonstrated exceptional accomplishments in academics, research, and leadership. Several members of the UHP Class of 2023 have been recognized for their achievements and contributions during their time at UC Davis.

College of Agriculture and Environmental Science

The College of Agriculture & Environmental Science awarded eight outstanding students who demonstrated exceptional accomplishments in areas of academic excellence, distinctive leadership, and community or public service. Two UHP students were recognized. Indira D'Souza, who is graduating with a degree in global disease biology with minors in human rights studies and political science, has earned the Mary Regan Meyer Prize. Alicia Hans, a recipient of the Dean’s Circle Award, is graduating with a degree in environmental science and management, with an emphasis in soils and biogeochemistry.

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College of Engineering

The Outstanding Senior Awards recognize graduating seniors who have made significant contributions to the learning environment through active academic engagement at UC Davis. This prestigious award is given to seniors across campus and is distinct from the departmental awards. Each College of Engineering department selects one graduating senior per major. The 2023 College of Engineering department citations recognized two UHP graduates. Katie Connally who is graduating with a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Shivram Kholsa who is graduating with a degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. 

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College of Biological Sciences

Numerous UHP students received awards within CBS. These awards include the Outstanding Senior Award and Distinguished Scholar Award, which both recognize undergraduates for academic excellence. See the list below for 2023 graduates who have received these awards!

Outstanding Senior Awards:  

Katrine Taran, Genetics and Genomics

Mar Bettencourt, Human Biology

Stephanie Warrior, Undergraduate of the Year

 

2023 Distinguished Scholar Award: 

Laurel Schmidt, Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity

Katrine Taran, Genetics and Genomics

Margarida Bettencourt, Human Biology

Nelly Escalante, Molecular and Medical Microbiology

Daniel Novoa, Molecular and Medical Microbiology

Emily Cao, Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior

Jada Co, Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior

Cameron Lin, Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior

Stephanie Warrior, Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior

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College of Letters and Science

Lynnette Hersh, who graduated in December with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, was selected to receive the Herbert A. Young Award for outstanding senior based on academic accomplishments and extracurricular activities.

Emma Tolliver, who is graduating with degrees in English and political science, is the recipient of the Leon H. Mayhew Memorial Award. The award is presented each year to an undergraduate majoring in music, art or literature for their academic achievement and service to the university. 

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UC Davis Undergraduate Research Awards 2023

Every year, UC Davis awards students for outstanding academic achievement and excellence in Undergraduate Research. Here are the 2023 awardees. 

Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research and Dean Keith Simonton Prize:
Ibrahim Dagher, Philosophy
Alyse Lodigiani, Cognitive Science

Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research Honorable Mention:
Samuel Carter, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior
Quincy Kumfert, Political Science & Genetics and Genomics
Alex Neupauer, Genetics and Genomics

The Veloyce Glenn Winslow Jr. Award: 

Irvin Rodriguez, College of Engineering

Hanson Family Undergraduate Research Publication Awards: 

Indira D’Souza, Global Disease Biology

We are thrilled to celebrate four of our very own UHP students Alyse Lodigiani, Quincy Kumfert, Irvin Rodriguez, and Indira D’Souza on their accomplishments! Their research is the culmination of their dedication and perseverance of the UHP mission. 

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