Aidan McGehee
Outstanding Physics Major
Each year the College of Arts & Sciences recognizes the exemplary work of students across the College. These students go beyond expectations to demonstrate their commitment to these disciplines. Many of them are double and triple majors with multiple minors; they’re members of honor societies, they participate in student organizations applying what they’ve learned through their coursework. These exemplary students also give back to the greater Spokane community by volunteering with local nonprofits.
Students and faculty receiving academic achievement awards were honored on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Academic Honors Convocation. For a full list of student and faculty awards, as well as the event program and video, please visit the Academic Honors and Magis Student Achievement Awards page.
Here we have collated these exceptional students’ reflections on impactful moments of their academic careers and how their areas of study have contributed to their personal and professional development. Their responses clearly exhibited each of the values a Jesuit institution strives to develop.
Outstanding Physics Major
Martin P. Blum Scholarship Award in Recognition of Exemplary Academic Performance in French
Environmental Studies Exemplary Senior Award
Academic Excellence and Citizenship Award for Dance Performance
Sociology & Criminology Outstanding Senior Award
Fr. Fredric Schlatter SJ Classics Book Award
Anthony T. Wadden and Michael B. Herzog Scholarship
Sociology & Criminology Outstanding Senior Award
Excellence in Japanese Award
Academic Excellence and Citizenship Award for Dance Pedagogy
Martin P. Blum Scholarship Award in Recognition of Exemplary Academic Performance in French
Fr. William T. Costello, S.J. Outstanding Senior English Major Award
Jo Merwin Scholarship
Communication Studies Outstanding Student Award
Philomathea Loyalty Award
Jefferson Scholarship Award for Political Science
Jo Merwin Scholarship
Global Scholars Award for distinction in International Studies
Jo Merwin Scholarship
Anthony T. Wadden and Michael B. Herzog Scholarship
Phi Alpha Theta Award for Excellence in History
University Ignatian Award
Women's and Gender Studies Founders' Award for Excellence in Academics
Carsrud Award
Excellence in Arabic Award
St. Aloysius Award for Faith and Service
Senior Art Award
American Institute of Chemists Award
Anthony T. Wadden and Michael B. Herzog Scholarship
Outstanding Senior in Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
Excellence in Spanish Award
Jo Merwin Scholarship
German Excellency Award
Academic Excellence and Citizenship Award in Theatre Arts Performance
Peter G. Pauw Award for Distinction in Biology, Robert D. Prusch Award for Distinction in Biology, Carl Lindberg Loyalty Award
Academic Excellence and Citizenship Award in Theatre Arts, Design, Technology, and Management
Sociology & Criminology Outstanding Senior Award
Excellence in Filipino Award
Jo Merwin Scholarship
Jerry Kohls Award for Excellence in Philosophy
Jerome Nadal, S.J., Returning Adult Award
Freshman Class Award
Flannery Award for Excellence in Religious Studies
Anthony T. Wadden and Michael B. Herzog Scholarship
Environmental Studies and Sciences Environmental Stewardship Award
Junior Class Award
Outstanding Junior in Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
Religious Studies Excellence in Research Award
Peter G. Pauw Award for Distinction in Biology
Sociology & Criminology Outstanding Senior Award
Award for Solidarity in Action