The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) proudly celebrates the achievements of its more than 6,000 students and 300 faculty whose scholarship, creativity and research drive meaningful impact across disciplines. Their work strengthens communities, advances understanding across differences, fuels technological discovery, promotes well‑being and deepens our response to a rapidly changing planet. The awards highlighted below reflect not only excellence, but the innovation, collaboration and public engagement that define the A&S community.

The following is a compilation of honors awarded by A&S, accolades conferred by the University and notable achievements supported by the Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising. This list will be continuously updated as we learn of additional honorees.

Senior Class Marshals

University Senior Class Marshals are selected from candidates from across the schools and colleges and announced by the University one year before their own graduation, at the end of their junior year, based upon their academic achievement, campus and community involvement and commitment to service. Upon beginning their senior year, the selected students will participate in a number of activities, including meeting with senior University leaders to share their insight on the student experience, participating in alumni and celebratory events, and serving on committees. They also lead Syracuse University’s Commencement ceremony the year after they are announced.

2026 Senior Class Marshals (Syracuse University)

2026 College Marshals

College Marshals are students selected to represent A&S | Maxwell at the Syracuse University Commencement exercises. These students reflect distinguished achievement in academics and service to the University.

Jessica Anne Singh, a double major in biochemistry and communication sciences and disorders;
Lexie Lazarus, a human development and family science major; and
Anna Elizabeth Meehan, a triple major in international relations; Russian language, literature and culture; and music history and cultures, with a minor in history

2026 Syracuse University Scholars

Ten A&S | Maxwell seniors were among the 12 students making up the 2026 cohort of Syracuse University Scholars, the highest undergraduate honor bestowed by the University. Scholars are chosen by a University-wide faculty committee that use criteria including coursework and academic achievement, independent research and creative work, evidence of intellectual growth and/or innovation in their disciplinary field, a personal statement and faculty letters of recommendation.

Daniel Baris, a statistics major in A&S, a sport analytics major in the David B. Falk College of Sport and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program;
Julia Fancher, a physics major and an applied mathematics major in A&S and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program;
Edward Lu, a music history and cultures major in A&S and music composition major in the College of Visual and Performing Arts;
Gustavo Madero Carriles, a political science major in A&S | Maxwell and a public relations major in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications;
Sadie Meyer, a mathematics major in A&S and biomedical engineering major in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS);
Jorge Morales, a history major and anthropology major in A&S | Maxwell and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program;
Maya Philips, a biology major and communication sciences and disorders major in A&S and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program;
Nathan Torabi, a political science, citizenship and civic engagement and law, society and policy major in A&S | Maxwell and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program;
Gianna Voce, a neuroscience major in A&S and computer science major in ECS; and
Qiong Wu, an economics major in A&S | Maxwell; a mathematics major in A&S; a general accounting, finance and business analytics major in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program.

Graduate Dean’s Award

These awards are presented annually to recognize overall academic excellence and outstanding research and creative activities by master’s and doctoral students. Honorees receive a certificate of recognition and a $500 award.

Elina Ruiqi Su (social psychology), “Perceiving to Provide: How Partner Attachment Perceptions Inform Buffering Behaviors”

Honorable mention:

Wusirige (human development and family science), “Family Processes and Children’s Development across Social and Cultural Contexts”

Mary Hatch Marshall Award (for best essay by a graduate student in the humanities)

This prize celebrates Mary Hatch Marshall’s distinguished career at the University, where she notably was the first woman appointed a full professor in A&S in 1952 when she was named the Jesse Truesdell Peck Professor of English Literature.

2026-27 Remembrance Scholars

Each year, a select group of juniors are awarded Remembrance Scholarships as a tribute to—and means of remembering—the students who were killed in the Dec. 21, 1988, bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. The $5,000 scholarships are awarded on the basis of scholarship, leadership and service to the community. The 2026-27 cohort includes 24 students from A&S | Maxwell.

Victoria Alwar, a biology major and neuroscience major in A&S and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program;
Madiou Bah, an economics major in A&S | Maxwell and a broadcast and digital journalism major in the Newhouse School;
Nasya Simone, a political science major in A&S | Maxwell;
Tyler Branigan, a policy studies major and economics major in A&S | Maxwell, an environment, sustainability and policy major in the Maxwell School and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program;
Teaghan Brostrom, an international relations major in A&S | Maxwell, a broadcast and digital journalism major in the Newhouse School and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program;
Keona Bukhari-Adams, a neuroscience major and psychology major in A&S;
Mason Burley, a history major in A&S | Maxwell and an inclusive adolescent education major in the School of Education;
Samuel Esteban Cornell, an international relations major in A&S | Maxwell and finance major in the Whitman School;
Jiya Gumaste, a chemistry major and neuroscience major in A&S;
Shivika Gupta, a political science major in A&S | Maxwell and law, society and policy major in the Maxwell School;
Abigail (Abi) Handel, a biology major in A&S and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program;
Emily Hunnewell, a policy studies major in A&S | Maxwell and a business management major in the Whitman School;
Kennedy King, an anthropology major and political science major in A&S | Maxwell, an art history major in A&S and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program;
Carmen Lee-Bennett, a biology major in A&S and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program;
Aaron Lener, a linguistic studies major in A&S, an international relations major in A&S | Maxwell and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program;
Carter J. Moreland, a political science major and an economics major in A&S | Maxwell;
Darren Murphy, an applied mathematics major in A&S, an economics major in A&S | Maxwell and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program;
Sophia Hoyos Murray, a psychology major and biology major in A&S;
Matilda Nichols, a chemistry major and forensic science major in A&S;
Alana Ramirez-Velez, a biology major and neuroscience major in A&S and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program;
Ella Roerden, an anthropology major and international relations major in A&S | Maxwell;
Sreshtha Thangaswamy, a political science major and economics major in A&S | Maxwell;
Halle Varney, a psychology major in A&S;
Cara Williams, an international relations major in A&S | Maxwell, a political philosophy major in A&S and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program.

Goldwater Scholarship

Two A&S students are among three Syracuse University recipients of the 2026 Goldwater Scholarship. Established by Congress in 1986, the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program honors U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater and supports students who plan to pursue research careers in science, mathematics and engineering.

Mallory Brown ’27, a neuroscience and statistics major and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program
Kenna Cummings ’27, a geology major

One University Assessment Awards

Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness (IE) presented awards to faculty and staff members, students, offices and programs to celebrate the various ways they have engaged in assessment practices.

A&S award winners and honorees include:

Best Faculty Engagement Strategies

Biology Department

Course Feedback Champion

Magdelín Montenegro, College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

2026 Excellence in Graduate Education Faculty Recognition Award

This award honors faculty members whose dedication to graduate students and commitment to excellence in graduate teaching and mentoring have made a genuine contribution to graduate education at Syracuse University.

A&S award winners and honorees include:

Robert Van Gulick, professor of philosophy

Louis J. Lamit, assistant professor of biology

SOURCE/CFSA Orange Talks & Awards

The Syracuse Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement (SOURCE), in partnership with the Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising (CFSA), hosted the SOURCE/CFSA Orange Talks and Awards Ceremony. The program included the presentation of faculty awards on behalf of both offices.

Among the honors bestowed was the 2026 CTLE (Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence) and SOURCE Award for CURE (Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience) Teaching, presented to Maria Pettolina, professor of practice in the Forensics Institute. This new award recognizes a faculty member who has developed an effective course that exemplifies the principles of course-based undergraduate research.