KINGSTON, R.I. 鈥� April 18, 2025 鈥� Seven students 鈥� in disciplines from English to computer science and marine affairs to anthropology 鈥� were named the recipients of the .
The award, started six years ago, highlights student writing across disciplines, recognizing the best writing produced by undergraduate and graduate students in each of four categories 鈥� advocacy, creative, scholarly/research, and, new this year, informing the public.
There were more than 170 submissions for this year鈥檚 awards. The seven recipients each earn a $1,000 cash award and will be honored at an awards ceremony on May 1. Congratulations to the winners:
Advocacy
Undergraduate award: Lydia Nicolau 鈥�26, who is majoring in professional and public writing and computer science, for 鈥淯nity Over Differences.鈥�
Creative
Graduate award: Nina King Sannes 鈥�30, a Ph.D. student in English, for 鈥淧roperty Rights.鈥�
Undergraduate award: Maeve Van Couyghen 鈥�27, majoring in creative writing and professional and public writing, for 鈥淣ew World Vultures.鈥�
Informing the Public
Undergraduate award: Kalliana Marek 鈥�26, majoring in sustainable agriculture and food systems and marine affairs, for 鈥淎t Odds Over Offshore Wind.鈥�
Undergraduate award: Lauren Peckham 鈥�25, majoring in criminology/criminal justice, psychology, and political science, for 鈥淢erton鈥檚 General Strain Theory & The Oklahoma City Bombings.鈥�
Scholarly/Research
Graduate award: Chemutai Kiplagat 鈥�26, a Ph.D. candidate in English, for 鈥淯nsettling the Gaze: Cultural Dialogue in African Women鈥檚 Writing.鈥�
Undergraduate award: Caroline McCullough 鈥�26, who is majoring in anthropology, for 鈥淪eaweed Sovereignty: Seaweed鈥檚 Role in the Irish Potato Famine and Modern Day Irish Culture.鈥�