Class of 2025 Awards

The 2025 Commencement season officially ended at the close of summer quarter, marking the completion of studies for our undergraduate diagnostic ultrasound and transfer nursing cohorts. Awards below were presented during annual celebrations held in both spring and summer quarters.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

College Scholar Award

Given to a College Scholar who has achieved an outstanding academic record. 

Dan Vo

Sister Mary Ruth Niehoff Award

Given to an outstanding senior nominated and elected by the faculty of the College of Nursing. Criteria for choosing the recipient include academic excellence, personal qualities, and community involvement. 

Jessica Nagle

Viktor Priymak

Spirit of the College of Nursing Award

Given to a senior who has promoted student service activities. Criteria or characteristics to consider include: leader, catalyst, motivator, and initiator.

Rachel Denzel

Cielo Gatmen

Nursing Service Award

Given to a senior who has contributed to his or her peers and patients in the following manner: Mentor, Motivator, Role Model, Collaborator, Listener, One who unifies and promotes community, and volunteer/participant in College of Nursing activities.

Jaelynn Pascual

Eli McMillan

Cohort Awards

Each BSN cohort created unique awards to recognize fellow classmates.

Traditional Cohort

Role Model Award - Given to the most dedicated, hardworking and inspiring student.

Erin Goya

Heart of the Classroom Award - Given to a student who goes above and beyond to support their peers.

Maile Cheung

Transfer Cohort

The Backbone Award - for a student whose presence, steadiness and dependability held things together.

Cielo Gatmen

The Firestarter Award - for a student who sparked action, momentum and meaningful change.

Liv Counsel

Class Speakers and Most Inspirational Faculty

Class speakers and most inspirational faculty are elected by students in the graduating cohorts. 

Traditional Cohort

Class Speaker, Jaelynn Pascual

Most Inspirational Faculty, Margot Sprague, MSN, RN

Transfer Cohort

Class Speaker, Liv Counsel

Most Inspirational Faculty, Therry Rose Eparwa, DNP, MSN, RN, FNP-BC

Brady Battalion Army ROTC Commissioning 

Five Class of 2025 graduates from the College were commissioned as Second Lieutenants.

Daniel Baek

Anneliese Cowles

Liesl Marshall

Kai Muraki

Cory Snyder

Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Ultrasound

Cohort Leadership & Service Award

Acknowledges a senior who has been a leader within their cohort, encouraged student involvement, and promoted cohort cohesion. Criteria or characteristics to consider include leader, mentor and initiator.

Alyssa Ortiz

Academic Achievement Award

Acknowledges a senior who has demonstrated academic excellence.

Thuy an Phung

Most Improved Award

Acknowledges a senior who has shown significant growth in either their theory or clinical coursework.

Amber Bryant

Most Inspirational Faculty

Most inspirational faculty are elected by students in the graduating cohorts. 

Beth Keating, BS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Joanne McFadden Student Excellence Award

Recognizes and honors an outstanding graduating student who reflects the Seattle University mission, demonstrating excellence in leadership abilities and manifesting commitment to service through involvement with college, university, and community activities. This award honors the memory of JoAnn McFadden, a former graduate student in the College of Nursing, who herself embodies these characteristics. 

Zoe Evans-Agnew

Class Speaker

Class speakers are elected by students in the graduating cohort. 

Nina Hoffer