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Posted: April 9, 2026

Department Award Recipients 2026

2026-04-09

On April 7th and 8th, during the Student Honors and Awards ceremony, the Department of
Political Science & International Affairs honored eight students for their exemplary academic
achievements. Congratulations to the following outstanding recipients for 2026:

• David Potter Award: BA IA Graduating Senior with Highest GPA – Sara Gonzalez
• Michael Reese Award: BS Pre-Law Graduating Senior with Highest GPA – Callie
  Armour, Gabrielle Weir
• Frank M. Smith Award: BS PS Graduating Senior with Highest GPA (DAH) – Elora
  Schenken
• Outstanding Student in Political Science Award: BS PS Graduating Senior with Highest
  GPA (GVL) – Camila Candamil
• Barry Friedman Legacy Award: MPA Graduate with Highest GPA – Elizabeth
  Humphreys, Anna Fournaris, Martin McLain