2013-2014

About the Medallion
Leadership. Scholarship. Service.
Those three words are etched onto the President’s Medallion that Loyola awards annually to its most outstanding students. They are words that neatly summarize all that the University represents. And they also sum up the 2013–14 President’s Medallion recipients—students who excel not only in the classroom, but also in the world, and are dedicated to helping those around them.
“Each of the recipients was recommended for this award by their academic dean because they exemplify a wonderful combination of achievement in scholarship, leadership, and service,” said Dean of Students Jane Neufeld at the annual President’s Ball at the end of the fall semester.
“In addition, they are seen as persons of integrity, good reputation, and manifest leadership in serving others,” Neufeld said. “In short, they are students for which Loyola and its founders can take great pride.”
The 2013-14 President’s Medallion Recipients
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Quinlan School of Business
Julie Breckenfelder: MBA student shines on the job
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School of Communication
Rianne Coale: Journalism student focuses on others
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Continuing Studies
Anthony Dwyer: He brings relief to disaster survivors
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School of Medicine
Gregory Eisinger: Combines compassion with science
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St. Joseph’s Seminary
Kevin Mundackal: He found his calling—helping people
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School of Nursing
Devan Patel: Aspiring M.D. hopes to change healthcare
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The Graduate School
Gwendolyn Purifoye: Studies race, interactions on mass transit
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School of Education
Whitney Smurr: Teaching brings a smile to her face
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School of Law
Kristen Totten: Scholar, coach, and child advocate
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College of Arts & Sciences
Shahtaj Usmani: A leader who loves to volunteer
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School of Social Work
Taha Zaffar: His research takes a global perspective