Undergraduate Awards

Graduating majors in Communication are eligible for a number of awards presented annually at a commencement ceremony for majors. These include the following:

The Honorable Walter H. Annenberg Award, named in honor of the School’s founding donor and granted to the student who has strengthened and improved the University of Pennsylvania’s student community through his or her communication service activities.

The C. Nicole Dickerson Award, named in memory of the School’s former undergraduate coordinator and granted to a graduating communication major who has made a significant contribution through public service to our neighbors in the West Philadelphia community.

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Award, honoring our nation’s 34th President and recognizing the outstanding honors thesis in the Communication and Public Service program.

The George Gerbner Award, named in memory of the School’s former Dean (1964–1989) and presented to a graduating senior for the honors thesis that best demonstrates an original and comprehensive application of research skills and a thorough understanding of communication scholarship.

The Kathleen Hall Jamieson Award, honoring the School’s former Dean (1989–2003) and presented to the graduating senior with the highest cumulative grade point average in the major.

The Charles Morris Price Prize, established by the Carrie May Hoffman Trust and awarded to an academically-distinguished senior graduating from the communication program.

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