Award Winners

Nancy Pantirer '77 (HAS)

Nancy Pantirer is an artist who primarily creates large-scale abstract paintings, establishing what she describes as an ongoing, thought-provoking dialogue between order and randomness.

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Shanell Farmer-Rowe '18, MBA (A&S)

Shanell Farmer-Rowe has built a career on turning strategic partnerships into measurable, lasting impact for the communities she serves. A Brooklyn native, she majored in communications and minored in business administration at UHart, building an early foundation in public relations, advertising, and business leadership.

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Destynie Medeiros '19 (A&S)

Destynie Medeiros combines her interest in the mind and memory with exceptional research skills to explore critical neurobiological issues in medical science.

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Steven Anderson '91 (CETA)

Steven Anderson has built a distinguished career at the intersection of engineering, geospatial technology, and innovation. His bachelor's degree in civil engineering, along with his skills and motivation, opened the door to a career where he has led the planning, design, and implementation of various projects, including geographic information systems (GIS), relational databases, data analytics, and artificial intelligence.

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Deborah Dutcher '91 (Hartt)

Deborah Dutcher is a professional actress, classically trained soprano, and theatrical producer with a global career. In partnership with her husband, she has produced Grease in London’s West End and Back to The Future: The Musical in the West End, on Broadway, the US Tour, Germany, and Japan.

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Joel Gotler '69 (A&S)

Joel Gotler is arguably one of the nation's top literary agents, serving as the founder and CEO of the Intellectual Property Group in Los Angeles.

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Lisa Cameron M'03 (Barney)

Lisa Cameron, who has a Master of Science in Taxation (MST) from UHart, is a highly skilled operations leader and financial executive who invests significant effort and time into community-focused activities beyond her corporate responsibilities.

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Benjamin Fain '02 (HAS)

Ben Fain has built a career at the intersection of art, architecture, preservation, and entrepreneurship. He is the founder and CEO of Nice & Weird LLC, a hospitality and real estate development company dedicated to restoring historic places and creating vibrant, design-driven communities that celebrate craftsmanship and culture.

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Aisha Miller '00

Aisha Miller has held several notable positions that emphasize her immense capacity to lead and innovate in the public service sector. She earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and sociology from UHart, then went on to earn an MBA and a Doctorate in Management with a focus on organizational leadership from the University of Phoenix-Massachusetts.

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Bobbi McNeil '94 (ENHP)

Bobbi McNeil, a former radiology director at Hartford Hospital, served on the board of directors of The Women's Advancement Initiative, the university’s Board of Regents, Alumni Advisory Council, and the inaugural College of Education, Nursing, and Health Profession’s Board of Visitors.

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From left to right, Kenniel Martin A'06, '07, Kelly Tischbein '18, Alexander Robertson '20, Celia Lofink '79, P'16, Charles Pious '80, P'09, and Howard Schnee '92 posing with their awards after the ceremony.

Anchor Award winner, Alexander Robertson '20, catching up with President Ward before the ceremony.

UHart Men's Soccer Coach, Mike Kulas M'20, Anchor Award Recipient, Kenniel Martin A'06, '07, UHart's Director of Athletics and Recreation, Alicia Queally, and Kenniel's family.

Award winner, Howie Schnee '92, receiving his award!

From left to right, Anthony Eulie '19, M'25, Steven Mulready '77, Alex Coury '08, M'10, Jim Lofink, Celia Lofink '79, P'16, David Schupp '63, and Patty Connolly.

Charles Pious '80, P'08 and his wife, Stephanie Pious '80, P'08 celebrating after the ceremony.