June 02, 2020
Trine University’s Department of Humanities and Communication (HAC) has announced its 2020 departmental awards for outstanding students.
Mycah Houser of Valparaiso, Indiana, who graduated this spring with majors in English and communication, is the recipient of the Needler MacGregor Excellence in English Award. Houser is now working as a Patient Experience representative at Premiere Rehabilitation in Holt, Michigan.
Madison Sanderson of Leo, Indiana, who graduated with a major in communication with a professional focus on law and government, is the recipient of the Outstanding HAC Student Award. Sanderson is working as the finance/fundraising assistant for the Indiana GOP in Indianapolis.
The Jeanine Samuelson Award is presented to a graduating senior who has served as a mentor. Samantha Libler, an English major from Alexandria, Indiana, was nominated for the award by her peers, who cited her kindness toward students in need of help.
Langston Johnson of Elkhart, Indiana, who will complete his communication degree at Trine in December, was the recipient of the Golden Microphone Award for excellence in broadcasting and podcasting.
Jenna Niemeyer of Hoagland, Indiana, was named the Outstanding Writing Center Tutor. Niemeyer graduated from Trine this spring with a degree in English education.
Needler MacGregor Excellence in English Award - Mycah Houser
Outstanding HAC Student Award - Madison Sanderson
Jeanine Samuelson Award - Samantha Libler
Golden Microphone Award - Langston Johnson
Outstanding Writing Center Tutor - Jenna Niemeyer
Matthew Liberatore, Ph.D., chair of Trine University’s McKetta Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, received a national award and gave several presentations during the annual meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), held Nov. 1-4 in Boston.
The Trine Sales and Marketing Association held its third annual KSB Collegiate Sales Cup on Nov. 12. The event gives students from all majors the chance to showcase their sales skills.
Students in Trine University’s Capstone in Sport Management class won their second National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship (NCSSC) showcase event of the fall, then went on to place in the national Super Showcase.