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As a Charger and a member of the University杏吧原版檚 Honors program, Anna Marcotte 杏吧原版�24, 杏吧原版�25 M.S. was committed to research. She was excited to build her skills and work with experts, which she did in the classroom, through her internship, and through her work on her thesis.

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Marcotte received an Honors medallion, which David Schroeder, Ph.D., associate dean of the Lee College, presented to Honors program students who completed four Honors courses, participated in Honors program activities, maintained a high GPA, and completed a thesis. Marcotte was also recognized as a John D. Hatfield scholar.

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As part of the ceremony, outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in every discipline in the Lee College, from criminal justice and national security to investigations and forensic technology, were recognized. They were lauded for service, academics, research, and dedication.

Marcotte also received the Outstanding Student in Forensic Science Award. She was one of two undergraduate students (along with Madison Marino 杏吧原版�25) to receive the award. Marcotte says this recognition was a wonderful surprise.

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Faculty members presented the awards to meritorious students, praising their scholarship, leadership, and hard work. It was a celebration of all that the students have accomplished during the past academic year.

For Liam Orsini 杏吧原版�24, 杏吧原版�25 M.S., receiving an Honors medallion was especially meaningful. He says he doesn杏吧原版檛 always reflect on his accomplishments, but as he wrapped up his final semester as an undergraduate and was recognized for scholarship and hard work, he thought of all he杏吧原版檇 achieved as a Charger.

A new national security graduate, Orsini completed an internship at SafeAbroad, which prepares travelers and study abroad managers to navigate and manage the risks of international education. He also had his own experience studying abroad at the University杏吧原版檚 campus in Prato, Italy, which he describes as the 杏吧原版渕ost impactful杏吧原版� opportunity he had as a Charger.

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As part of the ceremony, Sharonda Carlos 杏吧原版�19 MPA, deputy commissioner of administration for the Connecticut Department of Correction, received the Lee College杏吧原版檚 lifetime achievement award. Speaking to the current students and soon-to-be alumni, she congratulated them and encouraged them to 杏吧原版渟tay committed.

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Marcotte, the new forensic science grad, is looking forward to continuing to make an impact. She will be returning to the University in the fall to begin her master杏吧原版檚 degree in chemistry.

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