Warner, Taylor nominations

UD Alumni Association now accepting nominations for 'outstanding seniors' awards

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2:26 p.m., Jan. 29, 2016--The University of Delaware Alumni Association is accepting nominations for its Warner and Taylor awards for outstanding seniors. 

Detailed information, a list of past recipients and the nomination form can be found at this website or by emailing alumni-association@udel.edu

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National Medal of Science

President Barack Obama recently presented the National Medal of Science to University of Delaware alumnus Rakesh Jain.

Warren Award

Rosalind Johnson, assistant dean for student success in the NUCLEUS Program in UD's College of Arts and Sciences, was presented the John Warren Excellence in Leadership and Service Award during a May 26 ceremony.

The deadline for nominations is Feb. 26. 

About the awards

The UD Alumni Association's Emalea Pusey Warner and Alexander J. Taylor Sr. Awards annually honor an outstanding woman and man, respectively, of the senior class. 

Recipients must demonstrate leadership, academic success and community service as exemplified by Mrs. Warner and Mr. Taylor. Students must also have a cumulative index of 3.0 or better at the end of the first semester of their senior year.

The Warner Award was first given in 1950 while the Taylor Award debuted in 1968. 

The recipients are honored at a luncheon, each receive a $2,500 award, lead the alumni delegates’ procession at spring Commencement and are invited to speak at the annual Alumni Weekend presentation of the UDAA Alumni Wall of Fame awards.

About the UD Alumni Association

All University of Delaware graduates are automatically granted membership in the UD Alumni Association (UDAA) upon graduation and are inducted with a pinning ceremony at Commencement. 

The UDAA is proudly dedicated to engaging the entire alumni community by fostering a tradition of lifelong loyalty and commitment to the University.

The UDAA provides exceptional value and ongoing support to alumni worldwide by expanding benefits available to alumni, supporting regional and affinity club events, recognizing alumni and their accomplishments and more.

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