Florida State University welcomed 26 new inductees into its prestigious Garnet & Gold Scholar Society this fall during a virtual induction ceremony Thursday.
Established in 2010, the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society facilitates student involvement and recognizes undergraduate students who excel within and beyond the classroom in at least three of five areas: international experience, internship, leadership, research and service.
“FSU is one of the most student-centered campuses in the country, and the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society has truly advanced that mission,” said Vice President for Student Affairs Amy Hecht. “We hope that beyond graduation you will have fond memories of Florida State University and all that you’ve learned while immersed in your unique Garnet & Gold Scholar Society experiences.”
To become an inductee of the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society, students must meet the engagement criteria and submit a synthesis reflection project in their final semester before graduation. Participants are recognized during graduation and receive a designation on their official university transcript, making the students more marketable to potential employers or graduate programs.
The inductees, along with their state/country, hometown and academic major(s), are:
FLORIDA
Boynton Beach, Florida
Madison West, Family and Child Sciences
Fort Myers, Florida
Amber Dudek, Exercise Physiology
Gainesville, Florida
Eric Cruz Murphy, Biology
Hollywood, Florida
Ariaunna Sahagun, Psychology and Social Work
Jacksonville, Florida
Henna Awad, International Affairs
Annika Lundberg, Biology
Casey Peterson, International Affairs
Jupiter, Florida
Tiffany Nong, Biology
Longwood, Florida
Fabian Isaiah Valentin, International Affairs
Merritt Island, Florida
Emma Huff, Biological Science
Miami, Florida
Manuela Espinosa, Editing, Writing, and Media and Political Science
Jessica Hecker, Interdisciplinary Medical Science
Sommore Robinson, Health Management Policy and Information
Naples, Florida
Hanna Franz, Environmental Science
Orlando, Florida
Rosalind Helsinger, English
Olivia Wynn, Biology
Ormond Beach, Florida
Ryan Welch, Political Science
Sarasota, Florida
Parker William Braun, Digital Media Production and Psychology
Tallahassee, Florida
Katherine Zollner, Environmental Science and Policy
Tampa, Florida
Alexa Scalchunes, International Affairs
West Palm Beach, Florida
Chloe Chau Nguyen, Cell/Molecular Neuroscience
Winter Haven, Florida
Kassie Provost, Music and Psychology
ILLINOIS
Cary, Illinois
Kaci Brisco, Cell/Molecular Neuroscience
Joliet, Illinois
Alyson Urbaniak, History
NEW JERSEY
Blackwood, New Jersey
Kayla Pfeffer, Actuarial Science
PERU
Iquitos, Loreto, Peru
Roberto Vasquez Hassinger, Psychology and Social Work