Syracuse Sun

Twelve seniors have been recognized as the 2025 Syracuse University Scholars, the highest undergraduate honor at Syracuse University. The selection was made by the Syracuse University Scholars Selection Committee, a faculty committee that evaluated candidates based on several criteria including academic performance, independent research, intellectual growth, personal statements, and faculty recommendations.

Interim Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Lois Agnew stated, “We are proud to recognize our University Scholars for their many accomplishments. Not only have they achieved academic success, they have also embraced opportunities—like research and community service—to enhance and expand their undergraduate experience and make the most of their time here. As they prepare to graduate, we are looking forward to celebrating their future accomplishments and success.”

The 2025 scholars include:

- Jonathan Collard de Beaufort: Biochemistry major in the College of Arts and Sciences.

- Charlotte Ebel: Public relations major in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications; women and gender studies and German language major in the College of Arts and Sciences.

- Abigail Greenfield: History major in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs; political philosophy major in the College of Arts and Sciences.

- Yuming Jiang: Mathematics and physics major in the College of Arts and Sciences.

- Sierra Kaplan: Political science major in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs; health humanities major in the College of Arts and Sciences.

- Emmy Njue: Finance and business analytics majors in the Whitman School of Management.

- Kerrin O’Grady: Biomedical engineering major in the College of Engineering and Computer Science; neuroscience major in the College of Arts and Sciences.

- Morgan Opp: Chemistry and biology major in the College of Arts and Sciences.

- Timothy Paek: Computer science major in the College of Engineering and Computer Science.

- Skyla Ross-Graham: Psychology major in the College of Arts and Sciences.

- Yifan Shen: Architecture major in the School of Architecture; music history major in the College of Arts and Sciences.

- Sophia Znamierowski: Biology and neuroscience major in the College of Arts and Sciences.