TOLEDO — Six upcoming graduates from the University of Toledo were recognized by the university for their impact on campus.
The university recognized them for their leadership, academic excellence and community service with the inaugural Tower of Excellence Awards last week.
“The Tower of Excellence Awards celebrate students who embody the core values of UToledo,” said Scott Molitor, interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. “This year’s awardees have excelled in and out of the classroom, and have made a positive impact on our campus community.”
Tower of Excellence awardees are:
- Amala Babu Thomas, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering
- Matt Bell, graduating with a master’s degree in social work
- Isabelle Fahey, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in communication
- Ishan Manandhar, graduating with a doctoral degree in biomedical science
- Emma Simons, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences
- Carter Wheaton Rodriguez, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
The nominations were solicited in January and February. Students who qualified had a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and planned to graduate in 2025 were then invited to complete an application.
A committee of faculty and staff selected the winners who received their awards on April 15. The university also announced the recipients of the Donald S. Parks Student Organization Awards, which recognizes student organizations and student-organized events that have contributed to the campus community.
