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Celebration of the Magis

May 2021

Recognizing graduates and their constant drive to learn more and be of greater service

The Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health acknowledges outstanding exercise science and health care administration students with its annual Magis Awards. Magis is a Latin word meaning "more" or "greater" and is related to the phrase "ad majorem Dei gloriam," the motto of the Society of Jesus and Loyola University Chicago. The awards recognize how honorees are always striving to do better and truly achieve magis.

The Spring 2021 Celebration of the Magis was held on Tuesday, May 11. View a recording on the event.

President's Medallion 

Every year, the University honors one student from each school and college who exemplifies the aims of a Jesuit education: leadership, scholarship, and service. These students excel not only in the classroom but also in the world, and are dedicated to serving those around them.

  • Public Health: Eric Karney

Dean’s Gold Medallion  

The School’s highest honor, this award is presented to four-year students who exemplify Jesuit values and demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service (GPA 3.7 or higher).

  • Exercise Science: Molly Reighard
  • Healthcare Administration: Evelyn Vandervoort

Advocacy & Leadership Award  

This award recognizes graduates who demonstrate leadership abilities, service to Loyola or the surrounding community, and advocacy for quality health care to people in need. Awardees are expected to maintain a commitment to the continuation of high-quality health care systems and the education of students in the Loyola program through the alumni association.  

  • Exercise Science: Kyra Sarris
  • Healthcare Administration: Vincent Oganwu I

Spirit of St. Ignatius Award 

This award honors a student or students who best exemplify the “Spirit of Ignatius.” It is presented to students who demonstrate a positive influence on their peers and the Loyola community or surrounding community as well as demonstrate the Jesuit values of excellence, seeing God in all things, being a “person for others,” service with a focus on social justice, and global awareness. 

  • Exercise Science: 
    • Lauren Bermke
    • Ife Sholeve
    • Daniela Gicla
  • Healthcare Administration: Dana Varughese

Internship Excellence Award 

This award recognizes one intern each from the Exercise Science and Healthcare Administration undergraduate programs who demonstrates exemplary commitment and accomplishment while completing their academic internship. 

  • Exercise Science: Maggie Pacquer
  • Healthcare Administration: Megan Sturonas

Other Undergraduate Awards

Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society

  • Ayishat Adeniran
  • Mahima Arora
  • Khadija Mansoor
  • Helana Morkos
  • Katherine Nolan
  • Megan Sturonas
  • Evelyn Vandervoort
  • Dana Varughese
  • Andrew Vigansky

Honors Certificate
Exercise Science

  • Madison Colville
  • Nathan Espiritu
  • Maggie Pacquer
  • Brian Santos
  • Christos Travlos
  • Mackenzie Westbrook

Healthcare Administration

  • Ayishat Adeniran
  • Benjamin Amani
  • Mahima Arora
  • Roksana Lech
  • Morgan Mehochko
  • Helana Morkos
  • Megan Sturonas
  • Dana Varughese
  • Tyler Wott
  • Gary Zeringue

Scholastic Silver Medallion
Exercise Science

  • Lauren Bermke
  • Michael Fiorante
  • Molly Reighard
  • Ifeoluwa Sholeye
  • Aleksandra Witkos

Healthcare Administration

  • Fabian Becerra
  • Emma Burke
  • Hamzah Choudhry
  • David Gagnon
  • Khadija Mansoor
  • Katherine Nolan
  • Evelyn Vandervoort
  • Andrew Vigansky

Public Health

  • Eric Karney