Claire Murphy of River Edge Recognized for Academic Achievement at University of Scranton

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Standing, from left, are Debra Pellegrino, Ed.D., dean, Lindsay M. Scheve, Dana E. Raciti, Claire E. Murphy, Sarah Lamothe, Courtney A. Ruch and Michele A. Wall.

SCRANTON, PA (01/09/2013)(readMedia)-- Claire E. Murphy, River Edge, N.J., was among the students at The University of Scranton recently recognized for outstanding academic achievement at an awards ceremony held on campus.

Frank O'Hara medals were given to first-, second- and third-year students with the highest grade point averages in each of the Jesuit university's four undergraduate colleges for the 2011-2012 academic year.

Murphy is a medal recipient from the Panuska College of Professional Studies for her freshman year. An occupational therapy major, she is the vice president of Alpha Lambda Delta (the national honor society for freshmen). She serves as a peer tutor at the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence and is a member of the Student Occupational Therapy Association.

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Recipients of The University of Scranton's Frank O'Hara medals from the Panuska College of Professional Studies pictured with Debra Pellegrino, Ed.D., (far left) dean of the Panuska College of Professional Studies are, from left, Lindsay M. Scheve, Dana E. Raciti, Claire E. Murphy, Sarah Lamothe, Courtney A. Ruch and Michele A. Wall.