Courtney Ruch of Nazareth Recognized for Academic Achievement at The University of Scranton

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Pictured with Debra Pellegrino, Ed.D., dean of the Panuska College of Professional Studies, are Courtney A. Ruch and Dana E. Raciti.

SCRANTON, PA (03/18/2014)(readMedia)-- Courtney A. Ruch of Nazareth was among the students at The University of Scranton recognized for outstanding academic achievement at an awards ceremony held on campus.

Frank O'Hara medals were given to the first-, second- and third-year students with the highest grade point averages in the Kania School of Management, the Panuska College of Graduate of Professional Studies, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the College of Graduate and Continuing Education for the 2012-2013 academic year. The award is named in honor of the late Frank O'Hara who served the University for 53 years in various administrative positions.

Ruch received the Frank O'Hara medal from the Panuska College of Professional Studies for academic achievement for her sophomore year. A second-time recipient of the Frank O'Hara award, she is an occupational therapy major with a minor in psychology and a concentration in human development. Ruch is also a member of Alpha Lambda Delta (the national honor society for freshman), the Student Occupational Therapy Association, Urban Beats, Royal Harmony, Men and Women for Octaves and the Royal Ambassadors.

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From left, recipients of The University of Scranton's Frank O'Hara medals from the Panuska College of Professional Studies, pictured with Debra Pellegrino, Ed.D., dean of the Panuska College of Professional Studies, are Courtney A. Ruch and Dana E. Raciti.