This prestigious recognition honors outstanding students who have not only achieved exceptional academic standing – maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.5 – but have also demonstrated extraordinary service to the college, FIU and the broader community.
We are incredibly proud to celebrate their accomplishments and their commitment to serving others.
Meet the recipients of this semester’s Dean’s Excellence Awards:
Doctoral program awardees
Dr. Daniel Jimenez
Program: Ph.D. in Social Welfare
Dr. Sergio Perez Melo
Program: Ph.D. in Public Health with a concentration in Biostatistics and Data Analytics
Dr. Deidre Okeke
Program: Ph.D. in Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology
Dr. Okeke is also the recipient of the FIU Outstanding Graduate Award, an award given to students who are helping shape the future through their bold ideas, relentless dedication, and cutting-edge research.
Master's program awardees
Diana Alvarado
Program: Master of Public Health with a concentration in Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
Morgan Christian
Program: Master of Dietetics & Nutrition
Natalie Goulett
Program: Master of Public Health with a concentration in Biostatistics
Andres Rivera Cruz
Program: Master of Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology
Alex La Rosa
Program: Master of Social Work
Chasity Vigo
Program: Online MPH, Generalist
Bachelor's program awardees
Ermana Monpremier
Program: Bachelor of Social Work
Justienne Octavo
Program: Bachelor of Dietetics & Nutrition
Dylania Hornia
Program: Bachelor of Disaster Management
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