President’s Medallion Winners
Education
Here are the other nine 2024 President’s Medallion recipients, exemplars of excellence with purpose.
Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health
Barrett Barscz
Major/Program: BS, Exercise Science
“The curriculum allowed me to help others while preparing me for my future with real-world opportunities.”
School of Environmental Sustainability
Thomas Crabtree
Major/Program: BA, Environmental Policy
“The community and camaraderie with fellow students sustained and inspired me.”
School of Education
Reese Hyzer
Major/Program: PhD in School Psychology, Measurement and Quantitative Methodology Certificate in Research Methodology
“The relationships I’ve built with faculty and fellow students have been the most meaningful part of my journey.”
School of Social Work
Meredith Jane Jett
Degree: MSW/JD Dual Degree
“I was drawn to social work because of the field’s values including service, social justice, and dignity and worth of the person. I hope to live these out no matter my job title.”
The Graduate School
Lindsey Meza
Major/Program: MA, Public History
“Surrounding myself with like-minded people gives me hope. We’re all in this to help society.”
Institute of Pastoral Studies
Danny Rauda
Major/Program: MA, Pastoral Studies (online/bilingual)
“My personal faith has grown, and my ministry skills have grown. I have a better sense of how to serve the people I'm working with.”
School of Communication
Clarissa V. Silén
Major/Program: BA, Advertising/Public Relations
“The biggest lesson I’ve learned during my time at Loyola is the importance of adaptability and resiliency.”
School of Continuing and Professional Studies
David A. Tanner
Major/Program: BA, Applied Psychology
“It's not just about getting a degree. It's about the learning experience and personal growth.”
Stritch School of Medicine
Owen Lewer
Major/Program: Doctor of Medicine
“I had a feeling Loyola would be a good fit for me, and nothing’s been truer. I cannot imagine a better place to study medicine.”