Pace University grad, Samuel Silva with family

College of Health Professions Awards Ceremony

Image
Pace University Seal

Pleasantville Campus

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Ann and Alfred Goldstein
Health, Fitness, and Recreation Center
861 Bedford Road
Pleasantville, NY

New York City Campus

Thursday, May 16, 2024
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
15 Beekman, Bianco Room
New York City, NY

Awards ceremony is by invitation only.

Congratulations to all students on their achievements!

New York City Awards

University Awards

The University Outstanding Student of the Year Award

Presented in recognition of scholarship and exceptional dedication to the ideals of their school in a graduate degree program.

  • Amanda Kole, Communication Sciences and Disorders

The University Scholastic Achievement Award

Presented to students excelling in scholarship, effectiveness in class discussions, research, and general performance in a bachelor’s degree program. The students receiving the award must have completed a minimum of 60 credits at Pace and be qualified at least for graduation cum laude.

  • Allen Lloyd Goldin, Health Science
  • Kady R. Patterson, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

The Henry Birnbaum Endowed Scholastic Achievement Award

Presented to a graduating full-time graduate or undergraduate student who has earned all of their degree credits at Pace University on the New York City Civic Center Campus, who has shown outstanding scholarly aptitude during their tenure at Pace, and who has earned a quality point average of at least 3.8 upon graduation.

  • Larissa Rapoport, Health Science

Career Services Award

In recognition of graduating Pace students for their distinguished dedication to career preparation and successful completion of an internship, practicum, clinical, field work, research, or student teaching during their time at the University.

  • Kuvira Ramdeen, Health Science

Health Science

Outstanding Academic Achievement in Health Science

  • Larissa Rapoport

Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Potential in Health Science

  • Alexa Couret

Outstanding Perseverance Award Health Science

  • Melva Ifill

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Outstanding Academic Achievement in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

  • Rachel J. Parkhomovsky

Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Potential in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

  • Rachel J. Parkhomovsky

Communication Sciences And Disorders

Outstanding Academic Achievement in Communication Sciences and Disorders

  • Sierra M. Valentino

Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Potential in Communication Sciences and Disorders

  • Katyana J. Rodriguez

Latin Awards

Latin Honors are bestowed upon baccalaureate graduates who have completed 60 or more credits with high scholastic achievement in a Pace University degree program. This honor is based on a student’s cumulative quality point average ranging from 3.5 to 4.0.

Summa Cum Laude: 3.85 to 4.0

  • Allen Lloyd Goldin, Health Science
  • Faith A. Jones, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
  • Rachel J. Parkhomovsky, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
  • Kady R. Patterson, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
  • Larissa Rapoport, Health Science

Magna Cum Laude: 3.65 to 3.84

  • Helen Capellan-Collad, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
  • Alexa Couret, Health Science
  • Xinyi Feng, Health Science
  • Melva Ifill, Health Science
  • Bahar Silapova, Health Science
  • Yiqing Yao, Health Science

Cum Laude: 3.5 to 3.64

  • Rachele Balbuena, Health Science
  • Emina Gjokaj, Health Science
  • Monika Tylawski, Health Science

The University Outstanding Student of the Year Award

Presented in recognition of scholarship and exceptional dedication to the ideals of their school in a graduate degree program.

  • Jacqueline Brown, Communication Sciences and Disorders

The University Scholastic Achievement Award

Presented to students excelling in scholarship, effectiveness in class discussions, research, and general performance in a bachelor’s degree program. The students receiving the award must have completed a minimum of 60 credits at Pace and be qualified at least for graduation cum laude.

  • Gabrielle Kirzhner, Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
  • Mason X. Soto, Health Science

The Henry Birnbaum Endowed Scholastic Achievement Award

Presented to a graduating full-time graduate or undergraduate student who has earned all of their degree credits at Pace University on the New York City Civic Center Campus, who has shown outstanding scholarly aptitude during their tenure at Pace, and who has earned a quality point average of at least 3.8 upon graduation.

  • Shirly Chen, Health Science

Career Services Award

In recognition of graduating Pace students for their distinguished dedication to career preparation and successful completion of an internship, practicum, clinical, field work, research, or student teaching during their time at the University.

  • Shirly Chen, Health Science

Health Science

Outstanding Academic Achievement in Health Science

  • Shirly Chen

Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Potential in Health Science

  • Rea Kate C. Monserate

Outstanding Perseverance Award Health Science

  • John Z. French

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Outstanding Academic Achievement in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

  • Gabrielle Kirzhner

Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Potential in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

  • Filomena M. Giannattasio

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Outstanding Academic Achievement in Communication Sciences and Disorders

  • Kylie Moore

Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Potential in Communication Sciences and Disorders

  • Cheyna Mulligan

Latin Awards

Latin Honors are bestowed upon baccalaureate graduates who have completed 60 or more credits with high scholastic achievement in a Pace University degree program. This honor is based on a student’s cumulative quality point average ranging from 3.5 to 4.0.

Summa Cum Laude: 3.85 to 4.0

  • Shirly Chen, Health Science
  • Gabrielle Kirzhner, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Magna Cum Laude: 3.65 to 3.84

  • Gianna G. DiPietro, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
  • Simone M. Fridman, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
  • Filomena M. Giannattassio, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
  • Julia F. Ioffe, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
  • Rea Kate C. Monserate, Health Science
  • Joelle N. Orzo, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
  • Taylin Callie Park, Health Science
  • Julia A. Rivera, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
  • Mason X Soto, Health Science

Cum Laude: 3.5 to 3.64

  • Valerie E. Francois, Health Science
  • Jasmine M. Namyotov, Health Science
  • Gabriella T. Noriega, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
  • Kelci Wade, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Back To Top

Pleasantville Awards

University Awards

The University Outstanding Student of the Year Award

Presented in recognition of scholarship and exceptional dedication to the ideals of their school in a graduate degree program.

  • Natalie Calianese, Occupational Therapy
  • Cody Denari, Nursing
  • Samantha Gagnon, Physician Assistant
  • Lauren Pappalardo, Nutrition and Dietetics

The University Scholastic Achievement Award

Presented to students excelling in scholarship, effectiveness in class discussions, research, and general performance in a bachelor’s degree program. The students receiving the award must have completed a minimum of 60 credits at Pace and be qualified at least for graduation cum laude.

  • Kristina A. Barry, Nursing
  • Katelyn Tong, Health Science

Career Services Award

In recognition of graduating Pace students for their distinguished dedication to career preparation and successful completion of an internship, practicum, clinical, field work, research, or student teaching during their time at the University.

  • Nicole Antoniello, Nursing

Health Science

Outstanding Academic Achievement in Health Science

  • Katelyn Tong

Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Potential in Health Science

  • Alexa Slack

Outstanding Perseverance in Health Science

  • Jamie Bittiger

Nursing

Outstanding Academic Achievement in Undergraduate Nursing

  • Regina L. Corelli
  • Stefanie Hohmann

Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Potential in Undergraduate Nursing

  • Avin E. Benny
  • Gunnar Boeschl

Outstanding Academic Achievement in Graduate Nursing

  • Leora T. Engel, RN, FNP
  • Ricky Luong, RN, PMHNP
  • Michele L. Sulcov, RN, AGACNP

Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Potential in Graduate Nursing

  • Emily Finkelman, RN, FNP
  • Daniella Lampone, RN, AGACNP
  • Ana C. Umana-Ramirez, RN, PMHNP

Future Nurse Leader

  • Laura Knecht

Outstanding Student, PhD Nursing

  • Cindy Greenberg

Outstanding Dissertation, PhD Nursing

  • Patricia Hughes

Nutrition And Dietetics

Outstanding Academic Achievement in Nutrition and Dietetics

  • Sierra Winner

Outstanding Academic Achievement and Professional Achievement in Nutrition and Dietetics

  • Cassandra Moseley

Opportunitas in Nutrition and Dietetics

  • Andrea Polvere

Occupational Therapy

Outstanding Academic Achievement in Occupational Therapy

  • Danielle Mucek

Outstanding Professional Potential in Occupation Therapy

  • Jordan Betlow

Physician Assistant Awards

Valedictorian

  • Bridget Forbes

Salutatorian

  • Rebecca Kravtsov

Outstanding Achievement in Physician Assistant

  • Luis Gonzalez

Leadership in Physician Assistant

  • Lauren Cordova

Clinical Excellence in Physician Assistant

  • Sophia Partsinevelos

Pi Alpha awards

  • Sammi Borsellino

Anonna Chowdhury

  • Lauren Cordova
  • Lindsay Princer

Latin Honors

Latin Honors are bestowed upon baccalaureate graduates who have completed 60 or more credits with high scholastic achievement in a Pace University degree program. This honor is based on a student’s cumulative quality point average ranging from 3.5 to 4.0.

Summa Cum Laude: 3.85 to 4.0

  • Abigaile M. Arcilla, Nursing
  • Kristina A. Barry, Nursing
  • Jamie Bittiger, Health Science
  • Regina L. Corelli, Nursing
  • Lexi Galaz, Health Science
  • Brittany Kani, Health Science
  • Stefanie Laoutaris, Health Science
  • Ricardo Najera, Health Science
  • Caitlin G. Oris, Nursing
  • Alexandria Santoro, Health Science
  • Alexa Slack, Health Science
  • Katelyn Tong, Health Science
  • Olivia Yorizzo, Health Science

Magna Cum Laude: 3.65 to 3.84

  • Alexis K. Andujar, Nursing
  • Jacqueline S. Asencio, Nursing
  • Jennilee Ashlee Barayuga, Nursing
  • Jessica Barresi, Nursing
  • Avin E. Benny, Nursing
  • Allison I. Boursiquot, Nursing
  • Katelyn P. Carpenter, Nursing
  • Caitlin T. Cullen, Nursing
  • Breanna T. Davis, Nursing
  • Julia A. Demarzo, Nursing
  • Ainsley T. Jaciow, Nursing
  • Abida B. Khan, Nursing
  • Laura A. Knecht, Nursing
  • Christen R. Lapple, Nursing
  • Roy Liriano, Health Science
  • Caroline S. Mckenna, Nursing
  • Kerrigan A. Quinn, Nursing
  • Angelica M. Salamone, Nursing
  • Jahajah Shaw, Health Science
  • Lindsey M. Sherwood, Nursing
  • Kathleen Smaldone, Health Science
  • Caelyn Smith, Nursing
  • Yasmin Voytelmgum, Nursing

Cum Laude: 3.5 to 3.64

  • Mary E. Arida, Nursing
  • Alina Baksh, Nursing
  • Taylor Betheil, Health Science
  • Elena R. Buglione, Nursing
  • Alyse M. Colon, Nursing
  • Natalie Cuneo, Nursing
  • Kristina Dega, Nursing
  • Katherine C. Donovan, Nursing
  • Gregory Doran, Nursing
  • Aleksandra G. Elledge, Nursing
  • Francesca A. Fernicola, Nursing
  • Gianna M. Gervasi, Nursing
  • Dayna N. Gorbutt, Nursing
  • Sarah J. Hayes, Nursing
  • Riley M. Leonard, Nursing
  • Kirsha Lubin, Health Science
  • Madison R. Kaufman, Nursing
  • Jillian E. Kosteas, Nursing
  • Shahmim F. Mahmood, Nursing
  • Isabella L. Mangiafridda, Nursing
  • Ryan J. Maraviglia, Nursing
  • Molly McCabe, Nursing
  • Alyssa M. Monty, Nursing
  • Miriam N. Ojjeh, Nursing
  • Julia G. Palmieri, Nursing
  • Sabrina Pirraglia, Nursing
  • Krista N. Reilly, Nursing
  • Brenda Rivera, Health Science
  • Taylor E. Stewart, Nursing
  • Meadow R. Toth, Nursing
  • Emily A. Tretter, Nursing
  • Jolie A. Urraro, Nursing
  • Victoria G. Valeriano, Nursing
  • Dayna N. Van Leuven, Nursing

With Distinction

  • Gunnar Boeschl, Nursing
  • Bin Cai, Nursing
  • Jillian M. Kelly, Nursing
  • Sophia Morrison, Nursing

Back To Top