08/07/2026
The Department is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our students through the Student of the Semester Award, which was launched last semester to celebrate excellence across each of our degree programs. One student from each degree has been selected for this honor.
We think of this award much like a Coach's Award; there is no single set of criteria used to determine the recipients. Instead, faculty recognize students who have distinguished themselves in meaningful ways. You may have excelled academically, demonstrated exceptional clinical performance, been actively engaged in your profession or community, shown outstanding initiative or commitment, served others with compassion, displayed exemplary character, or overcome significant challenges. Whatever the reason, your efforts have not gone unnoticed.
Congratulations to our Spring 2026 Student of the Semester recipients:
BS in Exercise Science: Bobby Erickson
BS in Kinesiology – Physical Education: Joseph Mello
BS in Kinesiology – Sport Administration: Benito Juarez
MA in Sport Administration: Alexandra Johnson
MS in Athletic Training: Nathaniel Mendoza
MS in Exercise Science: Kaitlynn Perez
MA in Kinesiology – Sport Psychology Option: Shane Kelley
Please join us in congratulating these exceptional students on this well-deserved recognition. We are proud of their accomplishments and grateful for the positive impact they have made within our department, on campus, and in their communities.
