Frank O’Hara medals were given to University of Scranton students with the highest grade-point averages in their first-, second- and third-year in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Kania School of Management and the Panuska College of Professional Studies for the 2022-23 academic year. The awards, named in honor of the late Frank O’Hara who served the University for 53 years in various administrative positions, were presented at a ceremony held in December on campus.
College of Arts and Sciences
Emily Carey, Monroe Township, New Jersey, received a medal for academic achievement for her freshman year. A member of the University’s Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program and the Undergrauate Honors Program, she is currently a sophomore majoring in public policy and service and philosophy with a minor in English and a concentration in environmental and sustainability studies. A Dean’s List student at Scranton, she is involved in the faculty/student research program and has participated in service trips with the Center for Service and Social Justice.
Jordan Badman, Sunbury, received a medal of academic achievement for her sophomore year. A Dean’s List student at Scranton, she is currently a junior biology major and member of the University’s Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program and the Magis Honors Program in STEM. She has performed research with faculty mentors at Scranton. She is also a member of the University’s track and field team, competing in javelin and multiple sprint races, including the 60, 100, 200 and 400.
Charles Sylvester, Newtown, received a medal for academic achievement for his junior year. A Dean’s List student at Scranton, he is currently a senior majoring in environmental science with a minor in Latin. He has served as a sacristan with the University’s Campus Ministries throughout his years at Scranton. Before entering his junior year, he received a grant from the National Science Foundation to conduct a visual ecology research project at the University of Delaware’s School of Marine Science and Policy. He served as an engineering, scientific and technical intern at Delaware Canal State Park in Pennsylvania. He also studied abroad for a semester in Rome, Italy.
Kania School of Management
