UM-Flint names 13 students as Maize and Blue Scholars

The University of Michigan-Flint has announced its winter 2024 Distinguished Scholar Award recipients.

The Maize & Blue Award is the highest academic recognition for undergraduate students during commencement season. The award is presented to no more than 26 students per year who excel academically and exemplify intellectual maturity and depth, character, talent, and service to the university and the community. The recipients are selected by a faculty committee, with both faculty and staff writing letters of recommendation for students who apply for the award.

The winter 2024 commencement ceremonies will occur, April 27-28, at the Riverfront Conference Center.

Winter 2024 Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholar Award recipients include:

Nicole Albin
Elementary Education

Elizabeth Ashley
Elementary Education

Natanee Bruce
Elementary Education

Joseph Bujak II
Political Science and History

Paula Buske
BSN Completion

Taylor Culinski
Psychology with a minor in Early Childhood Education

Madison Hall
Health Sciences with a concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy 

Elaine LaFavor
Business Administration Marketing

Zoiya Morrell
Biology with a concentration in Pre-Medical

Joslynn Ridley
Health Science with a concentration in Pre-Physician Assistant

Miles Roberts
Business Administration Finance

Alimatou Sarr
Political Science with a minor in International and Global Studies

Brooke VonDaggenhausen
Health Sciences with a concentration in Pre-Physician Assistant and a minor in Public Health

To learn more about the winter 2024 graduation ceremonies, visit the UM-Flint commencement webpage.