Congrats to Class of 2024!
Congratulations to the Friar Biology Class of 2024 and this year’s Biology Department Award winners!
Albertus Magnus Award
Dieter Rodriguez (Env. Biology)
This award is given to the graduating student of Providence College who best exemplifies the life of Albertus in his service of humanity through teaching, his willingness to serve, his devotion to educate, his breadth of learning, his willingness to learn new techniques, his love of science (especially the biological sciences), and his inquiring mind.
Rev. Charles V. Reichart, O.P. Award
Kayleigh Goebelbecker (Biology)
This award is given to the graduating student of Providence College who best exemplifies Fr. Reichart’s dedication to the advancement of the biological sciences as evidenced by his scholarship, intellectual curiosity, disciplined perseverance, and scientific integrity.
Robert I. Krasner Award
Rebekah Powers (Biology/Secondary Education)
This award is given to the graduating Providence College biology major who best exemplifies Dr. Krasner’s commitment to teaching and leadership inside and outside of the classroom. Dr. Robert Krasner,’51, Ph.D., M.P.H, taught in the Providence College Biology Department from 1958 to 2008, was involved in numerous educational activities on and off campus, and developed and directed programs for pre-college teachers and students, such as the Biotechnology Workshop for Secondary School Science Teachers (1992-1997), and the Summer Science Program for High School Students (1975-2006).
Highest GPA in Concentration
Biology (BA)
Lucy Norton
Env. Biology (BS)
Kylie Taylor
Biology (BS)
Kayleigh Friedman
Bahjat Khoury
