College honors its top students for for leadership, academic achievement, service and character

‘The individuals we honor this evening represent the very best of Clemson–future leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs,’ associate dean says.
The students honored in 2026 were: (back row, from left) Emalee Campbell Mann, Abbie Underwood, Drew Landefeld, Brian Wisniewski, Luca Testa, Stuart Alexander Nickles and Regan O'Neill. (front row, from left) Taylor J. Gloystein, Amy Marie Jordan, Dorothy T. Augenbraun, Baylie Mazyck and Chloe Forenzo.
College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences


Twelve of the most outstanding students from the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences were recognized for leadership, academic achievement, service and character during an April 22 ceremony at the Owen Pavilion.

The event was emceed by O. Thompson Mefford, associate dean for undergraduate studies, who also offered his congratulations.

“We come together to honor the talent, dedication and intellect that define our college,” Mefford said. “The individuals we honor this evening represent the very best of Clemson–future leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs.”

In a statement, Anand Gramopadhye, the college’s dean, congratulated the honorees, thanked their parents and encouraged the honorees to make a meaningful difference in the world.

“In the end, the true measure of an education is found in its impact on others,” Gramopadhye said. “We look forward to the world you will help shape. Exceed our expectations!”

This year’s college-level awards and their winners are listed below. You can also hear from the winners themselves in a series of videos that were shown at the ceremony and can be seen here.

Winners and their majors are:

Robert W. Moorman Award
Emalee Campbell Mann
Biomedical Engineering

Blue Key Academic and Leadership Award
Dorothy T. Augenbraun
Civil Engineering

Phi Kappa Phi Certificate of Merit
Stuart Alexander Nickles
Industrial Engineering

J. Wesley Davis Leadership Award
Abbie Underwood
Biomedical Engineering

Outstanding Senior in the School of Computing or Applied Sciences
Brian Wisniewski

School of Computing

Samuel B. Earle Award
Taylor J. Gloystein
Biomedical Engineering

Outstanding Graduate Researcher Award
Chloe Forenzo
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award
Regan O’Neill
Mechanical Engineering

Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
Drew Landefeld
Biomedical Engineering

Jacquelwyn Willis Anthony PEER Award
Baylie Mazyck
Industrial Engineering

The Robert W. Snelsire Award
Luca Testa
Industrial Engineering

Outstanding Boyd Scholar Award
Amy Marie Jordan
Biomedical Engineering/General Engineering

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