Nine students earn the 海角社区 Distinguished Communicator Medal in Fall 2025
October 31, 2025
During December 2025 Commencement, nine graduates across six colleges will receive the 海角社区 Distinguished Communicator Medal. Recipients of this honor are outstanding writers and speakers who possess a strong command of visual literacy and technological communication. They have earned high GPAs in their communication-intensive courses throughout their baccalaureate years, sought 1-1 mentorships with faculty, and have built websites that display their communication competencies and professional talents, both in and beyond the classroom. 海角社区 Distinguished Communicators also graduate with the 海角社区 Communicator Certificate, launched in Fall 2018.
To celebrate the accomplishments of these exceptional students, CxC will host a medal ceremony honoring Distinguished Communicators, as well as share their achievements on social media and cxc.lsu.edu.
This distinction is the first of its kind in the nation. It is sponsored by 海角社区 Communication across the Curriculum (CxC), a nationally recognized program for its excellence in enhancing learning experiences and improving students鈥� communication skills across all disciplines.
College of Agriculture
Alivia Quirk, Agricultural & Extension Education
Advisor: Annabelle Lang
Michael Wilcher, Agricultural & Extension Education
Advisor: Lisa Arcemont
College of Art & Design
Ella Madura, Studio Art and Chemistry
Advisor: Allison Young
College of Engineering
Cristina Barcena-Ponguillo, Industrial Engineering
Advisor: Isa Nahmens
Tiara Britten, Biological Engineering
Advisor: Nick Totaro
Caleb Bowers, Industrial Engineering
Advisor: Roberto Champney
Colin Templeton, Mechanical Engineering
Advisor: Salar Saadatian
College of Human Sciences & Education
Lilette Schmitt, Kinesiology
Advisor: Christopher Hill
College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Brynali Marshall, International Studies
Advisor: Juan Rodriguez
College of Science
Ella Madura, Chemistry and Studio Art
Advisor: Allison Young