Dean Winslow with Elizabeth Caldwell, Kristen Guernsey, Sherece Smith, and Christian Ihekweazu at the University Spring Awards ceremony.
University Recognition
Bill Lasser, former executive director of the Honors College, was recognized with the Phil Prince Innovation in Teaching Award. Associate Professor of Genetics and Biochemistry Michael Sehorn, who has served as a research mentor for several Honors students, earned the Ted G. Westmoreland Faculty Excellence Award.
Honors College students and staff earned top University awards in Spring 2025, exemplifying exceptional achievement in scholarship, leadership, and service. Genetics major and National Scholar Elizabeth Caldwell received the Norris Medal, Clemson’s top student honor. Kristen Guernsey and Christian Ihekweazu, both Breakthrough Scholars majoring in computer engineering and computer science respectively, earned the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, the University’s highest student recognition for character and leadership. Fellow Breakthrough Scholar Ainara Garcia, a Computer Engineering major, received the Matt Locke Leadership Award for outstanding service to others. Honors staff and faculty were also recognized at the ceremony. Sherece Smith, associate director of the Breakthrough Scholars Program, received the Frank A. Burtner Award for Excellence in Advising.
Makenzie Anderson ‘25 English major Makenzie’s favorite Honors experience was creating a screenplay with a friend for an Honors seminar taught by Briana Pocratsky — a project that won a Clemson Libraries Undergraduate Research Award.
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