2026 Senior Academic Achievement Awards Celebrate Coppin's Highest-Achieving Graduating Seniors
During the University's 20th Anniversary ceremony, top scholars across all academic departments were honored for exemplifying excellence in academic achievement, perseverance, and purpose.
BALTIMORE — Coppin State University proudly marked the 20th Anniversary of its Senior Academic Achievement Awards, celebrating the institution's highest-achieving graduating seniors who exemplify academic excellence, determination, and purpose.
The Senior Academic Achievement Awards stand as one of Coppin's most distinguished student honors, recognizing exceptional scholars across all academic departments. These students represent the very best of Coppin, demonstrating not only outstanding academic performance, but also resilience, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to excellence that extends beyond the classroom.
This year's honorees, celebrated under the theme "Rooted in Purpose, Rising in Excellence," reflect the strength and promise of Coppin's student body. Through their academic journeys, they have remained grounded in purpose while rising to meet challenges, contributing to their disciplines, and preparing to make a meaningful impact in their communities and careers.
Celebrating Excellence in Community
Held as an elegant evening ceremony and dinner, the event brought together students, faculty, university leadership, and invited family members to honor these scholars in a setting that reflected the significance of their achievements. The ceremony highlighted not only individual success, but also the collective support of mentors, faculty, and families who played a vital role in each student's journey.
As a signature tradition, the Senior Academic Achievement Awards ceremony continues to elevate the importance of academic excellence at Coppin—reinforcing the University's commitment to student success, achievement, and opportunity.
Senior Academic Achievement Awards Honorees
The University proudly recognizes the following students:
College of Arts and Science and Education
Sierra Alston – Early Childhood Human Development (Dec. 2025)
Shantrice Bazemore – Early Childhood Human Development
Shanae Bond – Special Education
Nicole Clark – Early Childhood Education
Anna Daramola – Biology
Erica Hosein – Elementary Education (Dec. 2025)
Ivonna Hoskins – English
Ilyawen Ishii – Urban Arts
Karon Nipper – Computer Science
London Rochelle – English (Dec. 2025)
Zayed Uddin – Computer Science
Aryn Wilson – Early Childhood Education (Dec. 2025)
K'yeona Winston – Special Education (Dec. 2025)
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Karrissa Brown – Applied Psychology
Eunice Fadjoh – Applied Psychology
Krystina Francis – Social Work
Emmly Freeman – Rehabilitation Services (Dec. 2025)
Juanita Gray – Interdisciplinary Studies
Rosalind Holsey – Social Work
Eric Jordan – Sociology (Dec. 2025)
Karis Joyner – Political Science
Azul Pilahg – Criminal Justice
Abdul Razak – Interdisciplinary Studies (Dec. 2025)
Cree Smith – Urban Studies
Sierra Taylor – Social Science
College of Business
Amara Doucouré – Management Information Systems
Carmen Howard – Management–Online (Dec. 2025)
Daniel Huff – Management–Online
Angel Love – Accounting
Khamani Opher – Sport Management
Bria Sedgwick – Management Information Systems (Dec. 2025)
Mekhi Slaughter – Sport Management (Dec. 2025)
Pranav Sundar – Marketing
Tanesha Taylor – Management
College of Health Professions
Catherine Addey – Health Sciences
Sajina Khadka – Health Information Management
Breonna Taylor – Health Sciences (Dec. 2025)
Alana Younger – Nursing–Traditional
Special Distinctions
London Rochelle, Rosalind Holsey, and Karrissa Brown were each presented with the Coppin Scholar Strategic Alignment Award, an initiative established by Provost Chanta Haywood that is bestowed upon three graduating seniors who have demonstrated outstanding support of the University's strategic priorities through their pursuit of excellence in leadership, professional development, research, and community engagement.
Catherine Addey, Krystina Francis, Ilyawen Ishii, and Angel Love were honored with the Ron L. Collins Sr. Scholar Award, which recognizes a distinguished Eagle from each college who has established a laudable record of achievement in the areas of scholarship, professional development, and meaningful service to the campus community.
As these students prepare to graduate, they carry forward a legacy of excellence that defines Coppin State University—rooted in purpose and rising toward a future of impact.
