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CSU's Levin college honors students, staff, faculty

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Lunch
At the beginning of the event, lunch was served buffet style which included salad, chicken and dessert. (Credit: Annie Gonyea)
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Event at Levin College
Students, faculty and staff enjoyed lunch before the outstanding student awards were announced. (Credit: Annie Gonyea)
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Dean Jill Gordon
Dean Jill Gordon, Ph.D., addressed the audience before announcing the Valedictorian for the Spring 2024 semester. (Credit: Annie Gonyea)
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Levin College Event
Rachel Singer, speaking, announces the outstanding students from the Public Affairs College. (Credit: Annie Gonyea)
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Dr. Beth Nagy
Dr. Beth Nagy, center, receives the Dean’s Diversity Award. (Credit: Annie Gonyea)
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Dr. Richard Perloff
Dr. Richard Perloff, Ph.D., professor of Communications, Political Science and Psychology, is applauded after receiving recognition for being named a CSU Distinguished Full Professor. (Credit: Annie Gonyea)
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Outstanding students
Kasey Sheridan, second left, a graduating senior, walks with her fellow outstanding students before they take a group picture. (Credit: Annie Gonyea)
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By ANNIE GONYEA - Posted April 25, 2024

The Levin College of Public Affairs and Education acknowledged the college's valedictorian, outstanding students, staff and promoted faculty in an event to mark the end of the semester held in the Student Center ballroom April 15.

Dean Jill Gordon, Ph.D., opened proceedings with a welcoming speech, congratulating the students, faculty and staff for their outstanding work at CSU. 

The Levin College valedictorian for spring 2024 was awarded to Courtni Began, Bachelor of Arts in Urban and Regional Studies, with minors in Human Resources Management and Sustainable Urban Development.  

The following students were recognized for exceptional work and academic achievements.

  • Lyndsey Campeau: P-5 Education
  • Allison Delmonico: P-5 Education
  • Sophia Grossmyer: double major in Criminology and Psychology
  • Sydney Manderbach: double major in Criminology and Psychology, minor in Neuroscience
  • Ashton Mariner: Urban and Regional Studies / 4 + 1 Master of Public Administration, minor in Anthropology
  • Mia Mills: Mid-Childhood Language Arts & Social Studies
  • Maria McDonnel: P-5 Education
  • Danielle Otto: P-5 Education 
  • Kasey Sheridan: double major in Journalism & Promotional Communication and Theatre Arts, minor in Digital Content Production
  • Emma Tomco: Moderate/Intensive Educational Needs

The following were the promoted faculty.

  • Claire Hughes-Lynch, Ph.D.
  • Stephanie Drcar, Ph.D.
  • Stacey Litam, Ph.D.
  • Beth Nagy, Ph.D.
  • Michael Skladany, Ph.D.
  • Elizabeth Thomas, Ph.D.

The 2024 Distinguished Staff Outstanding Achievement and Performance Award went to Bob Martel. 

Richard Perloff, Ph.D., was honored for being named by CSU as a Distinguished Full Professor for his decades of scholarship and work. 

The Distinguished Faculty Award went to Adam Voight, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Educational Studies, Research and Technology. 

The Dean’s Diversity Award went to Beth Nagy, Ph.D.

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