Clinical Graduate Student Awards

Each year, the clinical psychology faculty hold a reception to recognize exemplary graduate students in the clinical psychology doctoral program.  Awards for excellence in various areas were presented to students, as well as the Stanley A. Murrell Scientist-Practitioner Award.

Stanley A. Murrell Scientist-Practitioner Award

The Stanley A. Murrell Scientist-Practitioner Award was established by the clinical psychology faculty to be awarded annually to an advanced student exemplifying the scientist-practitioner model. The award honors Dr. Murrell's commitment to empirically-supported clinical practice and his generous support of current and future training in the Psychological Services Center.  Nominations are made by faculty, clinical supervisors, and peers based on the following criteria: 1) excellence in research, as evidenced by publications and conference presentations, and other scholarly contributions, 2) excellence in research-supported clinical practice, as evidenced by supervisor evaluations, peer commentary, or other materials supplied by nominators.

This year, we presented Allyn Richards with the annual SAM Award. Congratulations, Allie!

Excellence Awards

Several new awards were presented this year to students exemplifying excellence in the areas of peer mentoring, research, professional service, and clinical work.

The award for Excellence in Peer Mentoring, as nominated by her peers, was presented to Holly Knight. Excellence in Research awards were presented to Jennifer Altman, Lauren Zimmaro, and Nicholas Affrunti. The award for Excellence in Professional Service was presented to Ryan DeLapp. Excellence in Clinical Work awards were presented to Ryan DeLapp, Danielle Walerius, Brian Ludwin, Mara Hart, and Holly Knight. Congratulations to all of our award winners!

from left to right: Danielle Walerius, Ryan DeLapp, Mara Hart, Brian Ludwin, Holly Knight, Allyn Richards & Nicholas Affrunti

Jennifer Altman & Lauren Zimmaro