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The E. Graham Waring Prize in Religious Studies

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:24:15 -0400

Established in 1987 by colleagues and friends to honor the retirement of Professor E. Graham Waring, a longtime member of the religious studies faculty, this prize is awarded to the student who authors the best paper in a religious studies cour...

The Henry Merritt Wriston Scholarship

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:22:30 -0400

The Henry Merritt Wriston Scholarship, established in 1975 to honor its eighth president, recognizes students who embody the ideals of a truly educated person, demonstrating academic excellence alongside broad interests, balanced personalities,...

The Charlotte Wood Prize in English

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:22:10 -0400

Established in 1961 and named for Charlotte Wood, Lawrence University Class of 1901. It is awarded to the student with the best essay entered in an annual competition. Colonialism, Decolonization, and Freedom. In content, the essay deal...

The Alexander Wiley Prize

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:21:59 -0400

The Alexander Wiley Prize honors the legacy of Alexander Wiley, who served Wisconsin as a United States Senator for 24 years. This award is given to an undergraduate, ideally a senior, who has most exemplified principled independence of thought...

The Edwin N. and Ruth Z. West Scholarship

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:21:39 -0400

The Edwin N. and Ruth Z. West Scholarship is a competitive, merit-based award granted to continuing students with exceptional promise, beginning in their sophomore year.

The Tank-Palmquist-Ross Award in Geology

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:14:08 -0400

The Tank-Palmquist-Ross Award in Geology recognizes an outstanding geology student in the junior class, honoring Professors Ronald W. Tank, John C. Palmquist, and Theodore W. Ross. Lauren is a driven hard rock geoscientist whose passion for str...

The Jean Wiley Thickens Prize

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:14:08 -0400

The Jean Wiley Thickens Prize is awarded to the Lawrence University student who, through their demonstrated interest, academic achievement, and natural aptitude, shows the greatest potential for a successful career in teaching at the high schoo...

The Tank-Palmquist-Ross Award in Geology

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:13:48 -0400

The Tank-Palmquist-Ross Award in Geology recognizes an outstanding geology student in the junior class, honoring Professors Ronald W. Tank, John C. Palmquist, and Theodore W. Ross. TK stands out for his integrative, story-driven approach to geo...

The Student Life Award

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:13:27 -0400

Established in 1978 and sponsored by the Lawrence University Alumni Association, The Student Life Award recognizes a graduating senior (Class of 2025) for outstanding leadership and service to the Lawrence community. Diana is a great example of...

The Warren Hurst Stevens Prize

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:13:22 -0400

Established in 1926 by David Harrison Stevens (Class of 1906) in memory of his brother, Warren, The Warren Hurst Stevens Prize is awarded to a junior who demonstrates high scholarship and active involvement in college affairs. David Stevens als...

The Senior Prize for Statistics & Data Science

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:13:12 -0400

The Senior Prize for Statistics & Data Science is awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated both a strong interest and excellence in the study of statistics and data science. Irene Yank, a statistics and data science minor, has ex...

The Senior Art Award-Studio Art

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:12:57 -0400

The Senior Art Award-Studio Art recognizes graduating seniors at Lawrence University who have demonstrated excellence in the practice of studio art. Cristofer Aguilar (studio art, '25) in recognition of their dedicated studio practice and abili...

The Sumner Richman Student Research Award in Biology

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:12:00 -0400

The Sumner Richman Student Research Award in Biology was created to honor Sumner Richman, who dedicated 38 years (1957-1995) to teaching and research in biology. The award recognizes a student demonstrating strong potential in biological resear...

The Elizabeth Richardson Award-Studio Art

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:11:50 -0400

Established by friends and family in memory of Milwaukee-Downer graduate Elizabeth Richardson (M-D'40), who served with the Red Cross in France during WWII and tragically died in a plane crash, this award recognizes students excelling in studio...

The Elizabeth Richardson Award-Art History

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:11:45 -0400

The Elizabeth Richardson Award-Art History honors the memory of Elizabeth Richardson, a 1940 graduate of Milwaukee-Downer College, who served with the Red Cross in France during World War II and died in a plane crash. Established by her friends...

The Estelle Reid Prize in Library Science

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:11:40 -0400

The Estelle Reid Prize in Library Science, created from her estate in 1961, is awarded to a student who intends to pursue graduate-level education in library science. Given the Reid family's connection to the Appleton Post, this award might ref...

The Alexander J. Reid Prize in English

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:11:30 -0400

Bequeathed in 1911 by Alexander Reid, an editor of the Appleton Post, U.S. diplomat, and Lawrence trustee (1895-97), The Alexander J. Reid Prize in English is awarded to the student who writes the best sketch. Like the trains it depicts, delive...

The Gervais E. and Mary K. Reed Award

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:11:14 -0400

The Gervais E. and Mary K. Reed Award recognizes a senior, chosen by their classmates, who best exemplifies academic achievement, service to others, and a commitment to the common good demonstrated through extracurricular activities on or off c...

The Marion Read Award

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:10:54 -0400

The Marion Read Award recognizes outstanding contributions to Lawrence athletics. Sydney Seeley, Prescott, Wisconsin, was a key member in the first group of players competing for the Lawrence women's hockey team and did exemplary work in the De...

The William F. Raney Prize in History

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:10:44 -0400

The William F. Raney Prize in History, established and named for this Rhodes Scholar who was a professor of history at Lawrence University from 1920 to 1955, is awarded to the senior history major with the highest GPA in the major. The 2025 Ran...

The Presser Foundation Music Scholarship

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:10:38 -0400

The Presser Foundation Music Scholarship is awarded to the most outstanding music major entering their senior year at the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music. Reese Pike has achieved a high level of musical and academic excellence through...

The Mojmir Povolny Prize in Government

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:10:18 -0400

Established to honor Professor Mojmir Povolny upon his retirement from the government faculty at Lawrence University (1958-89), this award recognizes an outstanding senior government student. Louisa Olsen is an intellectually curious student in...

The Charles E. Pond Award

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:10:13 -0400

The Charles E. Pond Award recognizes two senior athletes who demonstrate all-around athletic ability in two or more sports, along with outstanding sportsmanship, school spirit, and scholarship. Edythmae Frodl, Fort Collins, Colorado, is one of ...

The Pi Kappa Lambda Jazz Composition Award

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:09:51 -0400

The Pi Kappa Lambda Jazz Composition Award recognizes exceptional originality and skill in jazz music composition. Eli Cooper Wikre, Minneapolis, MN, a junior, has demonstrated outstanding talent, dedication and potential in the field of jazz c...

The Pi Kappa Lambda First-Year Prize

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:03:21 -0400

The Pi Kappa Lambda First-Year Prize recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement among first-year students at the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music.