Syracuse University Scholars Announced

Twelve seniors have been named as the 2020 Syracuse University Scholars, the highest undergraduate honor the University bestows.

The Syracuse University Scholars Selection Committee, a Universitywide faculty committee, selected the 2020 scholars using criteria that included coursework and academic achievement, independent research and creative work, evidence of intellectual growth and/or innovation in their disciplinary field, a personal statement and faculty letters of recommendation.

The 2020 Syracuse University Scholars are:

• Alexander Aguirre, College of Arts and Sciences;
• Nicholas Barba, Whitman School;
• Adam Bayer, School of Information Studies, Renée Crown University Honors Program;
• Margaret Garber, College of Arts and Sciences;
• Lara Hicks, College of Arts and Sciences, Maxwell School, Renée Crown University Honors Program;
• Natasha Liston-Beck, School of Architecture, Renée Crown University Honors Program;
• Bethany Murphy, College of Engineering and Computer Science;
• Serena Omo-Lamai, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Renée Crown University Honors Program;
• Natalia Rice, College of Arts and Sciences, Maxwell School, Renée Crown University Honors Program;
• Nicole Stallings-Blanche, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Renée Crown University Honors Program;
• Morgan Trau, Newhouse School; and
• Tyler Youngman, School of Information Studies, Renée Crown University Honors Program.