The University of Toledo recognized upcoming graduates who are leaving a mark on campus through their leadership, academic excellence and community service with the inaugural Tower of Excellence Awards on Tuesday, April 15.
“The Tower of Excellence Awards celebrate students who embody the core values of UToledo,” said Dr. Scott Molitor, interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. “This year’s awardees have excelled in and out of the classroom, and have made a positive impact on our campus community.”
Six students received Tower of Excellence Awards at a ceremony on Tuesday, April 15. In the back row, from left, are Matt Bell, Carter Wheaton Rodriguez and Ishan Manandhar; in the front row, from left, are Amala Babu Thomas, Emma Simons and Isabelle Fahey.
Tower of Excellence awardees are:
• Amala Babu Thomas, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering
• Matt Bell, graduating with a master’s degree in social work
• Isabelle Fahey, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in communication
• Ishan Manandhar, graduating with a doctoral degree in biomedical science
• Emma Simons, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences
• Carter Wheaton Rodriguez, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
Tower of Excellence Award nominations were solicited in January and February, with students who qualified with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and plans to graduate in 2025 invited to then complete an application.
Winners were selected by a committee of faculty and staff.
The Donald S. Parks Student Organization Awards, recognizing outstanding students, student organizations and student-organized events that have positively contributed to the campus community, were announced at the same ceremony.
Parks Student Organization Awards are named in honor of the late Donald S. Parks, who served as dean of students for more than two decades beginning in 1950.
