Academic Awards Convocation
The Academic Awards Convocation is held in mid-April to honor graduating seniors and faculty for their achievements in academics and service. The winners of the following awards are announced during the convocation:
- Program Scholars
- College and School Scholars
- Scholar of the Year
- Valedictorian
- Presidential Citations
- Marian Award
- Ignatian Award
- The President's Fritz B. Burns Distinguished Teaching Award
- Rains Award for Excellence in Service
- Rains Award for Excellence in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity
Although recipients and their families are sent an invitation to the event, they are not notified of their specific award(s) in advance. The event is open to the University community.