AWARDS

Matt Rosenberg

"I am deeply grateful to receive the John E. Hughes Medallion of Excellence in Sociology. I have learned so much from my wonderful professors and peers in the Sociology and Criminology department, who have ignited my love for sociology and made a tremendous impact on my life in and outside of the classroom. I look forward to utilizing my sociology education to affect positive change in the world around me as I move on from Villanova, and I am so thankful for all of the amazing individuals in this department who catalyzed my growth as a student and person. "

Isabel Vierra

"I am honored to receive the Edwin Sutherland Medallion of Excellence in Criminology. My time at Villanova has been deeply impacted by the classes, professors, and other students involved with the Department of Sociology and Criminology. The love and excitement for the field is evident in the way the material is conveyed, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to further explore a subject I am so passionate about! "

Ajee Robinson

"I am honored to receive the 2023 Lawrence J. McGarry Award. My academic experiences as a Sociology major and Criminology minor at Villanova have been nothing short of inspiring. Thank you to every professor and mentor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology who has dedicated their time and patience to fostering my passion for social justice. I am forever grateful for your willingness to always believe in me and my aspirations, even when I did not always believe in myself. I hope I continue to make you all proud as I start my new journey at Columbia Law School in the Fall—a journey that would not have been possible had I not crossed paths with the people, places, and passions that I have grown to love here at Villanova!"

Ezekiel Hopkins

"I am honored to receive the Lawrence J. McGarry Award. My time as a Criminology major has helped me solidify my future career and left a long-lasting impact on the way I view myself in the context of the larger world. I'm so grateful to all of my professors who believed in me and guided me to be the best version of myself. I hope to continue making them proud as I enter the next stage of life, working to be a voice for the voiceless and bringing substantial change to disadvantaged communities throughout the country."