Honors and Awards

Senior Convergence Project Leader: Summer/Spring 2020

After applying, I have been accepted as Project Leader for the Communications Capstone for the year of 2020-2021 at Cabrini University.  Throughout the summer and senior year, the class will be researching the criminal justice system.

President of Society of Collegiate Journalists (SCJ): August 2020-Present

Work to provide leadership and direction to the organization. Created structure and oversaw the chapters officers and planned activities.

Keystone Press Media Award Winner: 2020

I won Honorable Mention for my Profile article, “Anna Russo: Overcoming adversity and becoming Cabrini’s 2019 valedictorian” for 2020 Student Keystone Press Awards Division II.

Two time Michelle Perna (’75) English and Communications Scholarship recipient: 2019/2020

This scholarship was established through the generosity of Michelle Perna (’75) and her husband, Dr. James Devine, in honor of Michelle’s mother, Marie G. Perna; her mentor, Elizabeth Grimmie Wisniewski (’66); and Communication Department Chair Dr. Jerry Zurek.

Broadcast Pioneer of Philadelphia Scholarship: 2019

The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia awarded five $1,500 scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students studying radio, TV and film production. Awards are given to college juniors and seniors who demonstrate academic excellence and professional potential.

Cabrini Presidents List

This requires a GPA of 3.9 or higher for coursework completed at Cabrini University with a minimum of 12 credits of letter-graded course work.

Cabrini Honors Program

The Cabrini University Honors Program is dedicated to honing students’ critical-thinking skills, developing creative and imaginative impulses, and pushing them to expand their intellectual horizons.