Hartwick College

Hans Erik Higgins '27 of Amherst, N.Y., was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Economics during the College's Honors Convocation held on April 30. Fellows are selected by faculty in each department to honor outstanding achievement in their respective fields. They serve as student assistants within their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Silence Baggesse '27 of Carthage, N.Y., was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Criminal Justice during the College's Honors Convocation held on April 30. Fellows are selected by faculty in each department to honor outstanding achievement in their respective fields. They serve as student assistants within their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Jenna Lackey '27 of Troy, N.Y., was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Creative Writing during the College's Honors Convocation held on April 30. Fellows are selected by faculty in each department to honor outstanding achievement in their respective fields. They serve as student assistants within their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Fazliddin Fayziev of Tashkent, Uzbekistan, was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Computer Sciences during the College's Honors Convocation held on April 30. Fellows are selected by faculty in each department to honor outstanding achievement in their respective fields. They serve as student assistants within their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Jackson Frame '27 of Ballston Lake, N.Y., was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Business Administration during the College's Honors Convocation held on April 30. Fellows are selected by faculty in each department to honor outstanding achievement in their respective fields. They serve as student assistants within their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Cas Markel '26 of Warnerville, N.Y., was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Art History during the College's Honors Convocation held on April 30. Fellows are selected by faculty in each department to honor outstanding achievement in their respective fields. They serve as student assistants within their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Kyra Cornelia '27 of Cherry Valley, N.Y., was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Art during the College's Honors Convocation held on April 30. Fellows are selected by faculty in each department to honor outstanding achievement in their respective fields. They serve as student assistants within their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Liv Robinson '26 of Oneonta, N.Y., was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Anthropology during the College's Honors Convocation held on April 30. Fellows are selected by faculty in each department to honor outstanding achievement in their respective fields. They serve as student assistants within their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Colin August '26 of Garrison, N.Y., was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Accounting during the College's Honors Convocation held on April 30. Fellows are selected by faculty in each department to honor outstanding achievement in their respective fields. They serve as student assistants within their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Morgan Nichols '26 of Cooperstown, N.Y., was presented with two awards during the College's Honors Convocation held on April 30. Nichols was named a Faculty Scholar in Political Science. All scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines. Rising seniors are nominated by faculty in their major departments based on academic achievement, leadership and character. Additionally, Nichols was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in History. Fellows are selected by faculty in each department to honor outstanding achievement in their respective fields. They serve as student assistants within their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Jefferson Cruz '26 of Merrick, N.Y., was presented with two awards during the College's Honors Convocation held on April 30. Cruz was named a Faculty Scholar in Philosophy. All scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines. Rising seniors are nominated by faculty in their major departments based on academic achievement, leadership and character. Additionally, Cruz was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Philosophy. Fellows are selected by faculty in each department to honor outstanding achievement in their respective fields. They serve as student assistants within their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Megan Bryla '26 of Endwell, N.Y., was presented with two awards during the College's Honors Convocation held on April 30. Bryla was named a Faculty Scholar in Art and French. All scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines. Rising seniors are nominated by faculty in their major departments based on academic achievement, leadership and character. Additionally, Bryla was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in French. Fellows are selected by faculty in each department to honor outstanding achievement in their respective fields. They serve as student assistants within their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Rishpa Baidya '26 of Barisal, Bangladesh, was named a Faculty Scholar in Psychology during the College's Honors Convocation held on April 30. All scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines. Rising seniors are nominated by faculty in their major departments based on academic achievement, leadership and character.

Lily Vanuga of Springville, N.Y., was named a Faculty Scholar in Public Health during the College's Honors Convocation held on April 30. All scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines. Rising seniors are nominated by faculty in their major departments based on academic achievement, leadership and character.

John 'Jack' Reichel of West Islip, N.Y., was named a Faculty Scholar in Political Science during the College's Honors Convocation held on April 30. All scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines. Rising seniors are nominated by faculty in their major departments based on academic achievement, leadership and character.

Charles Lauria '26 of Miller Place, N.Y., was named a Faculty Scholar in Nursing during the College's Honors Convocation held on April 30. All scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines. Rising seniors are nominated by faculty in their major departments based on academic achievement, leadership and character.

Jammie Decker '26 of Penn Yan, N.Y., was named a Faculty Scholar in Nursing during the College's Honors Convocation held on April 30. All scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines. Rising seniors are nominated by faculty in their major departments based on academic achievement, leadership and character.

Connor Schmitt '26 of Honesdale, Pa., was named a Faculty Scholar in History during the College's Honors Convocation held on April 30. All scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines. Rising seniors are nominated by faculty in their major departments based on academic achievement, leadership and character.

Paige Frances Witherbee '26 of Derry, N.H., was named a Faculty Scholar in Education and Literature, Media, and Writing during the College's Honors Convocation held on April 30. All scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines. Rising seniors are nominated by faculty in their major departments based on academic achievement, leadership and character.

Halle Wimette '26 of Fairfax, Vt., was named a Faculty Scholar in Art and Sociology during the College's Honors Convocation held on April 30. All scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines. Rising seniors are nominated by faculty in their major departments based on academic achievement, leadership and character.

Simi Kishore '26 of South Plainfield, N.J., was named a Faculty Scholar in Anthropology during the College's Honors Convocation held on April 30. All scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines. Rising seniors are nominated by faculty in their major departments based on academic achievement, leadership and character.

Josephine Becker of Elmira, N.Y., was named a Faculty Scholar in Anthropology and History during the College's Honors Convocation held on April 30. All scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines. Rising seniors are nominated by faculty in their major departments based on academic achievement, leadership and character.

Lane Rawls '26 of Baldwinsville, N.Y., was named a Faculty Scholar in Accounting during the College's Honors Convocation held on April 30. All scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines. Rising seniors are nominated by faculty in their major departments based on academic achievement, leadership and character.

Shelby Swartz '26 of Candor, N.Y., was awarded a John Christopher Hartwick Scholarship (JCH), the highest distinction Hartwick can confer, during the College's Honors Convocation on April 30. Established by the Hartwick College Board of Trustees in 1967 on the recommendation of then-President Frederick M. Binder, the award is given to rising seniors nominated by the faculty of their major departments for academic achievement, leadership and character. Students nominated to compete for the JCH Scholarship are named Faculty Scholars. From among the Faculty Scholars, six are selected by the College's Scholarship Awards Committee to receive the JCH Scholarships. Beginning in 1997, in honor of the 30th anniversary of the scholarship, each JCH Scholar receives a medallion, which is to be worn at commencement and other appropriate academic occasions. The names of this year's JCH scholars will join the previous winners on a plaque located in the foyer of Hartwick's Stevens-German Library. In addition, each JCH Scholar receives a substantial tuition grant and an honored place among those who stand for the very best of Hartwick College. Swartz, a biology and psychology major, was named Faculty Scholar in Psychology. All scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines. Additionally, Swartz was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Biology. Fellows are selected by faculty in each department to honor outstanding achievement in their respective fields. They serve as student assistants within their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Maria Serra '26 of Cali, Colombia, was awarded a John Christopher Hartwick Scholarship (JCH), the highest distinction Hartwick can confer, during the College's Honors Convocation on April 30. Established by the Hartwick College Board of Trustees in 1967 on the recommendation of then-President Frederick M. Binder, the award is given to rising seniors nominated by the faculty of their major departments for academic achievement, leadership and character. Students nominated to compete for the JCH Scholarship are named Faculty Scholars. From among the Faculty Scholars, six are selected by the College's Scholarship Awards Committee to receive the JCH Scholarships. Beginning in 1997, in honor of the 30th anniversary of the scholarship, each JCH Scholar receives a medallion, which is to be worn at commencement and other appropriate academic occasions. The names of this year's JCH scholars will join the previous winners on a plaque located in the foyer of Hartwick's Stevens-German Library. In addition, each JCH Scholar receives a substantial tuition grant and an honored place among those who stand for the very best of Hartwick College. Serra, a business administration and accounting major with a minor in psychology and economics, was named Faculty Scholar in Business Administration. All scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines. Additionally, Serra was awarded the John Clemens Scholarship for Study in Business. Established by alumni, friends, family and colleagues of Professor Emeritus John Clemens, the scholarship is awarded annually to a rising senior with financial need, demonstrated leadership and a GPA of 3.5 or higher in both business administration and overall.

Hannah Makuch '26 of Carthage, N.Y., was awarded a John Christopher Hartwick Scholarship (JCH), the highest distinction Hartwick can confer, during the College's Honors Convocation on April 30. Established by the Hartwick College Board of Trustees in 1967 on the recommendation of then-President Frederick M. Binder, the award is given to rising seniors nominated by the faculty of their major departments for academic achievement, leadership and character. Students nominated to compete for the JCH Scholarship are named Faculty Scholars. From among the Faculty Scholars, six are selected by the College's Scholarship Awards Committee to receive the JCH Scholarships. Beginning in 1997, in honor of the 30th anniversary of the scholarship, each JCH Scholar receives a medallion, which is to be worn at commencement and other appropriate academic occasions. The names of this year's JCH scholars will join the previous winners on a plaque located in the foyer of Hartwick's Stevens-German Library. In addition, each JCH Scholar receives a substantial tuition grant and an honored place among those who stand for the very best of Hartwick College. Makuch, a chemistry and business administration major, was named Faculty Scholar in Business Administration and Chemistry. All scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines. Additionally, Makuch was awarded the Dr. Elizabeth V. Lamphere '38, H'97 Scholarship. Established through Lamphere's estate, the scholarship is awarded to a junior chemistry major with a GPA of at least 3.5 who is active in the Langmuir Chemical Society, also known as the Chem Club. She also received the Undergraduate Award for Achievement in Organic Chemistry, which is presented to a chemistry major with a B+ or higher GPA and outstanding performance in a two-semester organic chemistry sequence.

Sarah Matumbura '26 of Waterbury, Conn., was awarded a John Christopher Hartwick Scholarship (JCH), the highest distinction Hartwick can confer, during the College's Honors Convocation on April 30. Established by the Hartwick College Board of Trustees in 1967 on the recommendation of then-President Frederick M. Binder, the award is given to rising seniors nominated by the faculty of their major departments for academic achievement, leadership and character. Students nominated to compete for the JCH Scholarship are named Faculty Scholars. From among the Faculty Scholars, six are selected by the College's Scholarship Awards Committee to receive the JCH Scholarships. Beginning in 1997, in honor of the 30th anniversary of the scholarship, each JCH Scholar receives a medallion, which is to be worn at commencement and other appropriate academic occasions. The names of this year's JCH scholars will join the previous winners on a plaque located in the foyer of Hartwick's Stevens-German Library. In addition, each JCH Scholar receives a substantial tuition grant and an honored place among those who stand for the very best of Hartwick College. Matumbura, a criminal justice and accounting major with a minor in philosophy, was also recognized as a Faculty Scholar from whom the JCH Scholars are chosen. All scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines.

Dylan Dwyer '26 of Chester, N.Y., was awarded a John Christopher Hartwick Scholarship (JCH), the highest distinction Hartwick can confer, during the College's Honors Convocation on April 30. Established by the Hartwick College Board of Trustees in 1967 on the recommendation of then-President Frederick M. Binder, the award is given to rising seniors nominated by the faculty of their major departments for academic achievement, leadership and character. Students nominated to compete for the JCH Scholarship are named Faculty Scholars. From among the Faculty Scholars, six are selected by the College's Scholarship Awards Committee to receive the JCH Scholarships. Beginning in 1997, in honor of the 30th anniversary of the scholarship, each JCH Scholar receives a medallion, which is to be worn at commencement and other appropriate academic occasions. The names of this year's JCH scholars will join the previous winners on a plaque located in the foyer of Hartwick's Stevens-German Library. In addition, each JCH Scholar receives a substantial tuition grant and an honored place among those who stand for the very best of Hartwick College. Dwyer, a biology and psychology major, was also recognized as a Faculty Scholar from whom the JCH Scholars are chosen. All scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines.

Margarita Chistiakova '26 of Yaroslavl, Russia was awarded a John Hartwick Scholarship (JCH), the highest distinction Hartwick can confer, during the College's Honors Convocation on April 30. Established by the Hartwick College Board of Trustees in 1967 on the recommendation of then-President Frederick M. Binder, the award is given to rising seniors nominated by the faculty of their major departments for academic achievement, leadership and character. Students nominated to compete for the JCH Scholarship are named Faculty Scholars. From among the Faculty Scholars, six are selected by the College's Scholarship Awards Committee to receive the JCH Scholarships. Beginning in 1997, in honor of the 30th anniversary of the scholarship, each JCH Scholar receives a medallion, which is to be worn at commencement and other appropriate academic occasions. The names of this year's JCH scholars will join those of the previous winners on a plaque located in the foyer of Hartwick's Stevens-German Library. In addition, each JCH Scholar receives a substantial tuition grant and an honored place among those who stand for the very best of Hartwick College. Chistiakova, a computer science major with a minor in cybesecurity, was also recognized as a Faculty Scholar from whom the JCH Scholars are chosen. All scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines.

Integrating the arts in the classroom, starting out in the South Bronx, and raising a Guiding Eyes dog were three inspiring topics presented at the April 30 Honors Convocation for the 2025 Abraham L. Kellogg Oratorical Prize. Jae Stuchel '25, a theatre arts major, presented "Finding One's Voice: Artful Meaning." Kelechi Springer '25, a nursing major, spoke of drive and perseverance in his talk, "Another Bronx Tale." Roselyn DuMerville '25, an economics major with minors in actuarial mathematics and legal studies, presented "Guided by Henry." It was announced during Hartwick College's 93rd Commencement ceremony on May 17 that DuMerville was awarded the Abraham L. Kellogg Oratorical Prize for her speech. The award is given annually to a graduating senior who delivers the best oratorical presentation at Honors Convocation, as voted on by the faculty.