Student Awards

Anita and Eugene TeHennepe Prize

Awarded to a student whose achievements in philosophy and the arts recall the contribution of Anita and Eugene TeHennepe to the academic and musical life of Connecticut College. Offered by the philosophy department through a grant from an anonymous donor.

2019 – Saadya I. Chevan '19

2017 – Hannah Wheatcroft Boal ’17

2016 – Clara Ann Gross ’16 

2015 – William George Sheehan ’15

2014 – Ryanne Elizabeth Davis ’14

2012 – Kyle George Joseph ’12

Robert W. Jordan Prize

Awarded for excellence in philosophy. Offered by Jane B. Jordan and the philosophy department in memory of Robert W. Jordan, former professor of philosophy.

2019 – Julia Katherine Jarvis '19

2018 – Stephanie Elizabeth Jackvony ’18 

2017 – Annie Sacksteder Harrar ’17

2016 – Luke Talbot Walker ’16

2014 – Alexandra Paige Munson ’14

2013 – Benjamin Michael Murphy ’13

Susanne K. Langer Award

Awarded for achievement in philosophy. Offered by Karen DuBrul ’72 and the philosophy department in honor of the late Susanne K. Langer, professor emeritus of philosophy.

2019 – Chloe Louisa Williams '19

2018 – Cecilia Mcneill Bole ’18

2017 – Claire Elizabeth Prihoda ’17

2016 – Miranda Coxe Young ’16

2015 – Jasmine Linnea Kelekay ’15

2014 – Norah Alice Hannel ’14

2013 – Christina Jolan Fogarasi ’13

2012 – David Francis Liakos ’12

Professor Lester Reiss Prize

Awarded for excellence in metaphysics, epistemology and/or the philosophy of religion, areas of passionate interest to the late Lester Reiss, professor of philosophy.

2019 - Elijah Leighton Perry '19

2018 – Mikiel Barry McRae ’18

2017 – Ramzi Marwan Kaiss ’17

2016 – Kévin Orly Irakóze ’16

2015 – Rachel Hannah Grasfield ’15

2014 – Hilary Eve Nigrosh ’14

2013 – Matthew Thomas Rolin ’13

2012 – Travis Hayward Lynch ’12