Jaguar Medallion Society Class of 2026

Jaguar Senior Medallion Society Award:

The Jaguar Senior Medallion Society Induction Ceremony is held annually to recognize graduating seniors who have demonstrated excellence through achievement in scholarship and engagement in activities at the University of South Alabama. Through their academic achievement and involvement within the university community, they have demonstrated outstanding student leadership and jaguar pride. The purpose of this event is to celebrate the accomplishments of student leaders and to inspire other students to achieve greatness.   

Scope:

This event brings the university community members together to recognize student leaders for their achievements and contributions to the university community. This is an open event which students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend. Jaguar Senior Medallion Society inductees may be representative of several categories including academics, student engagement, citizenship, first generation, and athletics. In addition to the aforementioned categories, there are three special awards presented that will include a $500 monetary gift. The special awards will include the following: 

• Disability and Accessibility Champion Award – Are awarded to an individual who has worked to change the perceptions of disability and accessibility. 
• Excellence in Belonging and Success – Are awarded to an inductee who has demonstrated a commitment to furthering a greater campus connection for students from different backgrounds. 
• Overcomer Award – Awarded to an inductee who has encountered significant obstacles and challenges, but has persevered and overcome all of the adversity to successfully complete their academic program. 
• Undergraduate Research Award - awarded to an inductee who has demonstrated excellence in research.

Nominating Process:

Each spring, the University community can nominate students who meet the established criteria by completing an application based upon the specific award category. Students who graduate in May of each year and December of the previous year are eligible to be nominated for an award. The nominating process is facilitated electronically. Nominations should include the following information:

• Nominee’s name
• Nominee’s phone number
• Description of why the student deserves to be recognized
• Name of person completing the form
• Phone number of person completing the form

The selection committee meets to review the submitted nomination forms and to determine the winners. The committee determines the senior medallion society inductees based upon the quality of nominations as well as additional established criteria. The committee is responsible for notifying the inductees and inviting them to the ceremony.

There will be a Hall of Fame Display.

Jaguar Senior Medallion Award:

Recognizing the Inaugural Jaguar Senior Medallion Society Honorees

Click on Jaguar Senior Medallion Society News to see the complete news release.

 

 

Bria Alford, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, is an environmental and sustainability
sciences major.

 

 

Olivia Andrews, of Mobile, Alabama is a biology.

 

 

Genevieve Batman, of Cumberland, Maryland, is an exercise science and
interdisciplinary studies major.

 

 

Summer Biggs, of Gulfport, Mississippi, is a biology major.

 

 

Chelsea Cooper, of Mobile, Alabama is a nursing major.

 

 

Conner Daw, of Saraland, Alabama, is an advertising and public relations major.

 

 

Jackson Fitch, of Thorsby, Alabama, is a biomedical sciences major.

 

 

Priscilla Foster, of Biloxi, Mississippi, is a biomedical sciences major.

 

 

Manisha Gangasani, of Huntsville, Alabama, is a chemistry major.

 

 

Paige Gibson, of Saucier, Mississippi, is a biomedical sciences major.

 

 

Tamia Johnson, of Wiggins, Mississippi, is a professional health sciences major.

 

 

Angelina Ladner, of Pass Christian, Mississippi, is a marketing major.

 

 

Baylie Grace Long, of Montgomery, Alabama, is a radiologic sciences major.

 

 

Kayla McIntosh, of Montgomery, Alabama, a professional health sciences major.

 

 

Dev Mehta, of Mobile, Alabama is a biomedical sciences and philosophy double
major.

 

 

Jazmine Morgan, of Birmingham, Alabama, a social work major.

 

 

Jazeil Moye, of Mobile, Alabama a professional health sciences major.

 

 

Chrysta Narcisse, of Lafayette, Louisiana, a biomedical science major.

 

 

Suhas Patil, of Mobile, Alabama is a biomedical sciences and philosophy double
major.

 

 

Brock Renicks, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a psychology major.

 

 

Sadie Sease, of Montgomery, Alabama, is a nursing major.

 

 

Jack Spedale, of Dothan, Alabama, is a biomedical sciences major.

 

 

Ari Theodore, of Spanish Fort, is a drama and English major.

 

 

Mileah Ward, of Troy, Alabama, is a nursing major.

 

 

Jarius Watters, of Theodore, Alabama, is a professional health sciences major.

The following inductees in this year’s class will each receive a $500 award in recognition of their specific service and or challenges:

Disability and Accessibility Champion Award Recipient

 

 

Zoe Bloecher, of Madisonville, Louisiana, is a biomedical sciences major.

Excellence in Belonging and Success

 

 

KC Crusoe, of Wetumpka, Alabama, is a political science and philosophy double
major.

 

 

Kathryn Mayeaux, of Slidell, Louisiana, is a biomedical sciences major.

Overcomer Award Recipients

 

 

Rani Badve, of Mobile, is a biology major.

Undergraduate Research Award

 

 

Paul Nguyen, of Portland, Oregon, is a chemical engineering major.