AWARDS

Fikayo Ajeigbe

"I am extremely honored to receive the W.E.B. Du Bois Medallion of Excellence in Sociology. Over the past 4 years I have been able to grow in my love and understanding of Sociology. In addition, I have taken this knowledge and applied it to every class I have taken at Villanova. I would like to thank my classmates and professors in the Sociology and Criminology department who have made the classroom a community of learning and encouragement. Looking ahead, I am eager to carry forward the legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois, utilizing my newfound skills to contribute to creating a more just and equitable society. "

Paisley Hahn

"I am honored to receive the Edward Sutherland Medallion of Excellence in Criminology. I am grateful to all my professors in the Department of Sociology and Criminology for sharing their diverse areas of expertise, introducing me to a wide variety of theories, and the myriad challenges of our criminal justice system. I look forward to taking the knowledge and skills that I have gained at Villanova into graduate school and a career working towards a more equitable and just society."

Jameson Ford

"I am deeply honored to be the recipient of the 2024 Lawrence J. McGarry Award. My journey as a Sociology major and a Criminology minor at Villanova has broadened my perspective on the world. To my professors and mentors, I would like to thank you for your guidance and for creating an environment where I was able to flourish and be my authentic self. To my family and friends, I am so grateful for your belief in me and for being a source of strength in my life. To my parents, I am nothing without you, thank you for all that you do for me. As I look ahead to the future, I am committed to dedicating my life to others, advocating for justice, and letting the essence of my character shine through in all that I do."