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History Spring Awards Reception

Each year, the Department of History hosts a Spring Awards Reception to honor the achievements of the department's undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty.

Alumni, parents, and friends are invited to join the students, faculty, and staff in recognizing these award recipients.

Spring 2026 Award Recipients

Recipients of the Paul and Reed Benhamou Graduate Scholarship, Keri Blair, and Abby Riehl with Drs. Reed and Paul Benhamou and Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Recipients of the Paul and Reed Benhamou Graduate Scholarship, Keri Blair, and Abby Riehl with Drs. Reed and Paul Benhamou and Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
The George Mayer Award recipient, Shelby Jones with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
The George Mayer Award recipient, Shelby Jones with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
The Harold D. Woodman Graduate Research Award recipients, Aline Coutinho and Secret Permenter with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
The Harold D. Woodman Graduate Research Award recipients, Aline Coutinho and Secret Permenter with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
The David W. and Geryl L. Bischoff awardees, Abigail Pickard and Jazlyn Benjamin-Urena with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
The David W. and Geryl L. Bischoff awardees, Abigail Pickard and Jazlyn Benjamin-Urena with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
The Brandt Family Indiana Oxygen Company Scholarship recipients,Roma Koreonos and Catherine Stauffer with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
The Brandt Family Indiana Oxygen Company Scholarship recipients,Roma Koreonos and Catherine Stauffer with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
DC Fellowship recipients, Allyson Dinwiddie and Sarah Keith with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
DC Fellowship recipients, Allyson Dinwiddie and Sarah Keith with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
Senior Graduating with Excellence recipients, Annemarie Bryans and Allyson Dinwiddie with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
Senior Graduating with Excellence recipients, Annemarie Bryans and Allyson Dinwiddie with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
Gordon R. Mork Scholarship in History recipient, Fern Rice with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
Gordon R. Mork Scholarship in History recipient, Fern Rice with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
Waltman and John F. Stover Awards recipient, Ava Kinney with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
Waltman and John F. Stover Awards recipient, Ava Kinney with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
The Gerald and Kenneth Mott Scholarship recipient, Connor Wang with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
The Gerald and Kenneth Mott Scholarship recipient, Connor Wang with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
The Lorena Murphy Undergraduate Award recipients, Lucas Hertig and Lucy Gard with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
The Lorena Murphy Undergraduate Award recipients, Lucas Hertig and Lucy Gard with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
The Dr. Donald L Parman and Nadyne J Parman Indiana Challenge Match Scholarship recipient, Julia Stauffer with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
The Dr. Donald L Parman and Nadyne J Parman Indiana Challenge Match Scholarship recipient, Julia Stauffer with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
The Gordon R. Mork Award in Global History recipient, Kyah Sturm with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
The Gordon R. Mork Award in Global History recipient, Kyah Sturm with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
The James J. Shevlin Study Abroad Scholarship recipients, Jacob Larrison, Audrey Newkirk, Megan Gorrell, and Sarah Keith, with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
The James J. Shevlin Study Abroad Scholarship recipients, Jacob Larrison, Audrey Newkirk, Megan Gorrell, and Sarah Keith, with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
The Outstanding Senior Award recipient, Johari Tello with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
The Outstanding Senior Award recipient, Johari Tello with Department Head Frederick R. Davis
Department Head Frederick R. Davis with The Larry W. Troutner Scholarship in History recipient, Eli Patton, and Joanne Troutner
Department Head Frederick R. Davis with The Larry W. Troutner Scholarship in History recipient, Eli Patton, and Joanne Troutner

Congratulations to the Spring 2026 Award Recipients, who were recognized at the April 9 event in the Purdue Memorial Union. View the printed event program.

GRADUATE STUDENTS

Paul and Reed Benhamou Graduate Scholarship in History
Keri Blair, Cathy Kerton-Johnson, and Abby Riehl

M.L. Flaningam Graduate Award
Vipanchika Bhagyanagar

George Mayer Award for History
Shelby Jones

Harold D. Woodman Graduate Research Award
Aline Coutinho, Secret Permenter, and Samuel Leibovsky

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

David W. and Geryl L. Bischoff Undergraduate Scholarship
Abigail Pickard and Jazlyn Benjamin-Urena

The Brant Family Indiana Oxygen Company Scholarship
Catherine Stauffer, and Roma Koreonos

Gerald and Kenneth Mott Scholarship
Connor Wang

Gordon R. Mork Scholarship in History
Fern Rice

Lorena Murphy Undergraduate Scholarship
Lucy Gard and Lucas Hertig

DC Fellowship
Allison Dinwiddie and Sarah Keith

Dr. Donald L. Parman and Nadyne J. Parman Indiana Challenge Match Scholarship
Julia Stauffer

John F. Stover Undergraduate Award
Ava Kinney

Lary W. Troutner Scholarship in History
Eli Patton

Gordon R. Mork Award in Global History
Kyah Sturm

James J. Shevlin Study Abroad Scholarship
Megan Gorrell, Sarah Keith, Jacob Larrison and Audrey Newkirk

Senior Graduating with Excellence Award
Annemarie Bryans and Allyson Dinwiddie

Outstanding Senior Award
Johari Tello

 

FACULTY

Jon C. Teaford Faculty Award
Professor Michelle LaBonte

Department Head Frederick R. Davis with Professor Michelle LaBonte the recipient of the John C. Teaford faculty award

  

Spring 2025 Award Recipients

Cathy Kerton-Johnson, Keri Blair, and Abby Riehl with Drs. Reed and Paul Benhamou and Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Cathy Kerton-Johnson, Keri Blair, and Abby Riehl with Drs. Reed and Paul Benhamou and Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Aline Coutinho with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Aline Coutinho with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Caroline Fish with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Caroline Fish with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Stefano Palermo, Shelby Jones, and Srishti Dutta Chowdhury with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Stefano Palermo, Shelby Jones, and Srishti Dutta Chowdhury with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Julia Stauffer, Catherine Stauffer, and Ava Kinney with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Julia Stauffer, Catherine Stauffer, and Ava Kinney with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Caroline Jordan with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Caroline Jordan with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Allyson Dinwiddie with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Allyson Dinwiddie with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Fern Rice, Eli Patton, and Roma Koroneos with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Fern Rice, Eli Patton, and Roma Koroneos with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Eli Patton with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Eli Patton with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Roma Koroneos with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Roma Koroneos with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Fern Rice with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Fern Rice with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Annemarie Bryans and Johari Tello with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Annemarie Bryans and Johari Tello with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Laura Owens with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis and Dr. O.T. Ford
Laura Owens with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis and Dr. O.T. Ford
Jael Brown with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Jael Brown with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Amelia Simpson with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Amelia Simpson with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Grace Evanoski with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Grace Evanoski with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Professor Zachary Loeb with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis
Professor Zachary Loeb with Professor and Head Frederick R. Davis

 

Congratulations to the Spring 2025 Award Recipients, who were recognized at the April 24 event in the Purdue Memorial Union. You can download the event program at this link.

GRADUATE STUDENTS

Paul and Reed Benhamou Graduate Scholarship in History
Keri Blair, Cathy Kerton-Johnson, and Abby Riehl

M.L. Flaningam Graduate Award
Aline Coutinho

George Mayer Award for History
Caroline Fish

Harold D. Woodman Graduate Research Award
Srishti Dutta Chowdhury, Shelby Jones, and Stefano Palermo

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

The Brant Family Indiana Oxygen Company Scholarship
Ava Kinney, Catherine Stauffer, and Julia Stauffer

Gerald and Kenneth Mott Scholarship
Alexa Berriola

Gordon R. Mork Scholarship in History
Allyson Dinwiddie

Lorena Murphy Undergraduate Scholarship
Roma Koroneos, Eli Patton, and Fern Rice

Dr. Donald L. Parman and Nadyne J. Parman Indiana Challenge Match Scholarship
Eli Patton

John F. Stover Undergraduate Award
Fern Rice

Lary W. Troutner Scholarship in History
Annemarie Bryans, Max Bury, and Johari Tello

Gordon R. Mork Award in Global History
Caroline Jordan

James J. Shevlin Study Abroad Scholarship
Roma Koroneos and Nah'Shon Williams

Senior Graduating with Excellence Award
Jael Brown and Amelia Simpson

Outstanding Senior Award
Grace Evanoski

Past Award Recipients

Spring 2023 Award Recipients

UNDERGRADUATES

David W. and Geryl L. Bischoff Undergraduate Scholarship
TBA

The Brant Family Indiana Oxygen Company Scholarship
Jael Brown
Elijah Ahrens

Gordon R. Mork Scholarship in History
Mary Braun

Lorena Murphy Undergraduate Scholarship
Elijah Ahrens
Mary Braun
Jael Brown
Derek Brubaker
Mikayla Klemp
Amelia Simpson

John F. Stover Undergraduate Award
Derek Brubaker

Lary W. Troutner Scholarship in History
Derek Brubaker
Madilin Goodwin
Amelia Simpson

Gordon R. Mork Award in Global History
Alyson DeHaai

Outstanding Sophomore Award
Derek Brubaker 
Amelia Simpson

Senior Graduating with Excellence Award
Sydney Greenwood

Outstanding Senior Award
Sydni Henagan

GRADUATE STUDENTS

Paul and Reed Benhamou Graduate Scholarship in History
Cathy Kerton-Johnson
Keri Blair

M.L. Flanigam Graduate Award
Caroline Fish

George Mayer Award for History
Erin Barr

Harold D. Woodman Graduate Research Award
Erin Barr 
Jonathan Soucek

FACULTY

Jon C. Teaford Faculty Award
Professor Margaret Mih Tillman

Kenneth T. Kofmehl Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher Award
Professor Jennifer Foray

 

Past Award Recipients

Spring 2023 Award Recipients

UNDERGRADUATES

David W. and Geryl L. Bischoff Undergraduate Scholarship
TBA

The Brant Family Indiana Oxygen Company Scholarship
Jael Brown
Elijah Ahrens

Gordon R. Mork Scholarship in History
Mary Braun

Lorena Murphy Undergraduate Scholarship
Elijah Ahrens
Mary Braun
Jael Brown
Derek Brubaker
Mikayla Klemp
Amelia Simpson

John F. Stover Undergraduate Award
Derek Brubaker

Lary W. Troutner Scholarship in History
Derek Brubaker
Madilin Goodwin
Amelia Simpson

Gordon R. Mork Award in Global History
Alyson DeHaai

Outstanding Sophomore Award
Derek Brubaker 
Amelia Simpson

Senior Graduating with Excellence Award
Sydney Greenwood

Outstanding Senior Award
Sydni Henagan

GRADUATE STUDENTS

Paul and Reed Benhamou Graduate Scholarship in History
Cathy Kerton-Johnson
Keri Blair

M.L. Flanigam Graduate Award
Caroline Fish

George Mayer Award for History
Erin Barr

Harold D. Woodman Graduate Research Award
Erin Barr 
Jonathan Soucek

FACULTY

Jon C. Teaford Faculty Award
Professor Margaret Mih Tillman

Kenneth T. Kofmehl Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher Award
Professor Jennifer Foray