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Marissa Marandola—a member of the Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program who distinguished herself through stellar academic achievement and commitment to public service—received the Rev. Edward H. Finnegan, S.J., Award. The award is presented anually to the graduating senior who best exemplifies the spirit of the University’s motto “Ever to Excel.”
Read more about Marandola and the other Finnegan finalists on BC News
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Penny Hauser-Cram
Lynch School of Education Professor and Chair Counseling, Developmental and Educational Psychology
Parenting is a heavy responsibility. Professor Penny Hauser-Cram helps lighten the load of those raising kids with developmental disabilities or those living in poverty.
Read more about Professor Hauser-Cram's scholarship and work at the Lynch School of Education