Indiana University Kokomo HSS, Sciences students recognized for academic achievement
Last Updated on April 25, 2025 by Cass County Communication Network
KOKOMO, Ind. — Faculty and staff in the Indiana University Kokomo School of Humanities and Social Sciences and School of Sciences applauded students for academic achievement during their honors program April 21 in Havens Auditorium.
Scott Jones, executive vice chancellor for academic affairs; Chris Darr, dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Patrick Motl, dean of the School of Sciences, welcomed students, their family and friends, and faculty to the celebration.
Motl said he was pleased the two schools could convene to recognize their students.
“Our two schools are the heart of liberal arts education at IU Kokomo, a tradition in higher learning tracing back more than a millennium,” Motl said. “Liberal arts education means the education for free thinking people, and it is a transformative education. I am sure you will be amazed by the transformative accomplishments of the students we recognize tonight.”
Outstanding student award recipients were:
Communications: Vivianne Pentland, Kokomo
Criminal justice and homeland security: Sam Robinson, Camden
English: Katy Johnson, Tipton
Fine arts, new media, and technology: Brooke Amsbury, Kokomo
History, political science, and philosophy: Macy Davidson, Noblesville
Humanities: Chloe Vanwinkle, Swayzee
Psychology: Mallori Adler, Logansport
Sociology: Haley Roberts, Kokomo
Spanish: Jacob Shively, Kokomo
General studies: Alexandra Eisaman, Peru
Biology: Riley Marcum, Noblesville
Biochemistry: Hailey Howell, Kokomo
Chemistry: Tristan Robinson, Camden
Biological and physical sciences: Tera Gotschall, Tipton
Computer science: Benjamin Earl, Noblesville
Health sciences: Victor Fujiu, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Exercise science: Justin Bultemeier, Kokomo
Health education and promotion: Shelby Hopkins, Kokomo
Informatics: Blessing Olukotun, Camby
Mathematics: Johnathon Landis, Kokomo
Honors program graduates recognized in HSS included:
Alexandria: Clarissa Kepner
Churubusco: Kelsi Hoot
Kokomo: Joshua Cochran
Lafayette: Gabrielle Nank
Logansport: Mallori Adler
Russiaville: Layla Boggs, Zöe Leila (Damron) Moniz
Sharpsville: Emma Piske
Walton: Kelsey L. Roller
Honors program graduates recognized in the School of Sciences included:
Culver: Braxton Ryan Conley
Logansport: Amelia Bault, Gabriela Vega
Kokomo: Hailey Howell
Marion: Ashlyn LeeAnn Rose Morrical
Noblesville: Benjamin Earl
Scholarship recipients honored included:
Benjamin and Sylvia Safianow Scholarship: Moriah Crawford, Springfield, Illinois; Cameron Barber, Kokomo; Brandy Hayes-Manning, Winamac; William VanHeyningen, Rochester
IU Kokomo Band and Choral Scholarship: Mason Gottshall, Camden; Kate Thresher, Frankton; Karmin Banter, Jackson Edwards, and Emily Fuller, Kokomo; Molly King, Walkerton
Robert Roales NIMS Scholarship: Hailey Howell, Kokomo; Tristan Robinson, Camden
More photos from the program here.
Education is KEY at Indiana University Kokomo.