Becker College Commencement Link
WORCESTER, Mass. – On Saturday, May 9, Becker College honored its 2020 senior graduating class with a message from President Nancy Crimmin, as well as a list of the College's graduates, and lists of awards and honors recipients virtually.
A Message from President Crimmin
"Sit back, take a deep breath, and enjoy a break. Your work is done, for now. Reflect on your time, connect with your friends and celebrate yourselves. Now go out there and be the change that our world needs, we are counting on you."
To see a list of all of this year's Becker College graduates, click on the following link: Class of 2020
The Dean's Award is the highest academic honor bestowed upon a graduate of Becker College. It is based solely on academic achievement and is given to a graduate of a Bachelor's Degree Program. The recipient of the Dean's Award is revealed during the Commencement ceremony. This year's Dean's Award recipient is Michael McMahon (baseball).
This distinguished recognition is presented to a graduating senior who has shown outstanding school spirit throughout his or her time at Becker; is recognized as a leader by students and the administration; and is an active member of the Becker community through campus-wide involvement in clubs, organizations, and community service. This year's President's Award recipient is Michael McMahon (baseball).
Recognizes students, selected by faculty, who show outstanding accomplishment in their respective programs.
Sport Management: Michael McMahon, Baseball
Criminal Justice: Ryan Gries, Football & Men's Lacrosse
Exercise Science: Pre-Physical Therapy/Health Science: Samantha Talmadge, Women's Ice Hockey & Lacrosse
Academic Awards
Recognizes both graduating students and underclassmen for their achievements inside and outside the classroom. Students receive awards for academics, leadership and club/organization participation. A Virtual Academic Awards Ceremony was held on May 7. To watch a video from the Zoom event, click on the following link: Academic Awards Ceremony
Biology: Baileigh Griese, Field Hockey
Equine Studies: Kylie Bulger, Equestrian
Business: Ryan Clifford, Men's Lacrosse
Business: Marketing: Jesica Santoro, Equestrian
Sport Management: Kevin Santiago, Baseball
Legal Studies: Elizabeth Simonian, Softball
Janice Wiles Scholarship: Olivia McGuinness, Volleyball
Determination Award: Kyra Teixeira, Women's Soccer & Softball
Leadership Award: Michael McMahon, Baseball
Outstanding Freshman Award: Olivia Sherwood, Women's Soccer & Lacrosse
Honor Societies
The national constitution of Alpha Chi limits membership to the highest 10% of full-time students in the junior and senior classes, combined.
Sarah Ellis, Softball
Coby Hussey, Baseball
Junior and senior student-athletes who maintained a 3.4 – 4.0 GPA and earned a letter in their sport.
Keegan Brick, Football & Baseball
Ryan Clifford, Men's Lacrosse
Sarah Ellis, Softball
Patrick Goad, Men's Lacrosse
Ryan Gries, Football & Men's Lacrosse
Cooper Harris, Baseball
Coby Hussey, Baseball
Payton Musco, Baseball
Robert Pellerin, Football & Baseball
Mateus Ribeiro, Men's Basketball
Noah Rivera, Baseball
Kevin Santiago, Baseball
Zach Skop, Men's Ice Hockey
Kyra Teixeira, Women's Soccer & Softball
Romain Wild, Men's Ice Hockey
Sigma Theta Tau is the Honor Society of Nursing. To be inducted, students must have completed at least half of the nursing curriculum, have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0, rank in the top 35% of the graduating class and meet the expectation of academic integrity.
Olivia McGuinness, Volleyball
