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¿ì²¥â€™s Department of Humanities and Communication Department recognized its outstanding students for 2024 during a ceremony in Wells Theater on April 18.

The event began with the induction of new students into the Hispanic Honor Society, Sigma Delta Pi (Alpha Beta Nu Chapter at ¿ì²¥). Two students were inducted: Kennedy Jester, an exercise science major from Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Valentina Brooks, a psychology major from Greenfield, Indiana.

Lauren Banks, a communication major from Angola, Indiana, was named Outstanding Senior in Humanities and Communication.

Lydia Roop, an English major from Decatur, Indiana, received the Needler-McGregor Excellence in English Award, the Jannen Renaissance Award, given to graduating seniors who exhibit a breadth of interest and accomplishment consistent with Renaissance ideals, and the Mal Foerster Backstage Award.          

Danielle Gargiulo, a chemical engineering major from Downers Grove, Illinois, also received the Jannen Renaissance Award.

Three students were named Outstanding Freshmen in Humanities and Communication: Brooklyn Kerry, a communication major from Coldwater, Michigan, Aowyn Myers, an English major from Hudson, Indiana, and Caleb Elliott, a communication major from Muncie, Indiana.

Rex Chapman-Shadik, a criminal justice major from Hillsdale, Michigan, was named the Outstanding Senior Writing Center Tutor.     

The Golden Microphone Award, given for excellence in media production, was presented to Nicholas Woolley, a communication major from Shorewood, Illinois, and Matthew Stillman, a communication major from New Lenox, Illinois.

Penny Fish, a non-degree senior from Fremont, Indiana, was named the Outstanding Spanish Student.

Maurice Ehichioya, a communication major from Nigeria, received the Jeanine Samuelson Mentorship Award. The Samuelson award is presented to a well-rounded and successful member of the Department of Humanities and Communication who has been nominated by their classmates.