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Twelve graduating seniors have been named as the 2015 Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity Scholars, the highest undergraduate honor that the University bestows.

University Scholars will represent the entire graduating class at the May 10 Commencement ceremony. On Wednesday, April 29, the scholars will take part in a reception at the Chancellor’s residence hosted by Chancellor Kent Syverud and Dr. Ruth Chen, at which they will receive special medallions to be worn at Commencement.

The Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity Scholars Committee, a University-wide faculty committee, selected the 2015 scholars using criteria that included coursework and academic achievement, creative work, a personal statement and a faculty letter of recommendation.

The 2015 Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity Scholars are:

• Maryann Akinboyewa, and
• Brooke Baerman, Renée Crown University Honors Program
• Matthew Fernandes, , College of Arts and Sciences and Renée Crown University Honors Program
• Alex Ganes,
• Jonathan Lee,
• Elizabeth McMahon, College of Arts and Sciences, and Renée Crown University Honors Program
• Natalie Rebeyev, College of Arts and Sciences and Renée Crown University Honors Program
• Elliott Russell, , College of Arts and Sciences and Renée Crown University Honors Program
• Bo Stewart, College of Arts and Sciences, Maxwell School and Renée Crown University Honors Program
• Emily Tucci, College of Engineering and Computer Science and Renée Crown University Honors Program
• Kristin Weeks, College of Arts and Sciences, Maxwell School and Renée Crown University Honors Program
• Mark Zlotsky, .