The Anna M. & Jere St. Angelo ’61 Accounting Awards are presented to graduating seniors in accounting who are in the top 10 percent of their class, are residents of an urban area, and have proven need.

The Applied Psychology Department Award is presented annually to a graduating senior for outstanding achievement in the study of Applied Psychology.

The Bryant University Good Citizenship Award is presented to a graduate who has demonstrated the qualities of sincerity and vigorous industry in the interest of good citizenship and who has, by example, furthered better government both on and off the campus.

The C.I.S. Award is presented annually to a graduate with a concentration in computer information systems who has excelled academically, has enriched his/her C.I.S. education through meaningful work experience, and has demonstrated an unselfish attitude toward others through his/her active involvement in organizations, clubs, or events.

The Communication Award is presented to a graduate with a record of high achievement and exceptional competency in all of the contemporary communication arts.

The Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key Award is presented to the graduating student with the highest cumulative academic average for all course work toward a degree in a business administration or economics concentration.

The English and Cultural Studies Department Award is presented to a graduate with a record of high achievement and a strong commitment to literary and cultural studies.

The George J. Kelley Award is presented to a graduating senior scheduled to complete all degree requirements in May, who, at the end of the fall semester, has completed at least 102 credits at Bryant University and is recognized and honored for having the highest cumulative grade point average as of the end of the fall semester.

The George M. Parks Award is presented to the bachelor’s degree candidate who has done the most to enhance the reputation of the University through recognized leadership qualities.

The History/Social Science Department Awards are presented annually to graduates for outstanding achievement in the study of Legal Studies, Political Science, and Sociology.

The International Studies Award is presented annually to a graduating senior for outstanding achievement in International Studies.

The Jack H. Rubens Leadership in Financial Services Award is presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding performance in academics, service to the finance department, and enthusiasm and leadership in extracurricular activities related to financial services.

The Jeremiah Clark Barber Award is presented to the bachelor’s degree candidate who has shown the most consistent record of improvement in mastering the subject of a specific academic program.

The John Hancock Insurance Company Award is presented to the two bachelor’s degree students who have demonstrated superior achievement in the study of Applied Actuarial Mathematics.

The Kappa Tau Brotherhood Award is presented to the graduate who has exhibited outstanding brotherhood and leadership in promoting policies beneficial to Bryant University and the entire student body. This award is given by Kappa Tau Fraternity.

The Leander Francis Emin Endowed Homestead Award is presented to a graduate who has achieved scholastic excellence in accounting. This award was inaugurated by the family of Leander Francis Emin, Bryant alumnus of the class of 1907, to honor his memory and his birthplace and home – the 1708 house and the entire Emin homestead farm and airport – which has now become the campus of his alma mater.

The Male and Female Athlete Scholarship Awards are presented to the senior male and female athletes with the highest grade point averages.

The Modern Languages Department Award is presented to a graduate with exceptional competency in the study of a language other than English.

The Pell Medal for United States History is presented to a graduate who has displayed excellence in the study of United States history. Rhode Island’s senator, the Honorable Claiborne de Borda Pell, established this medal to honor the memory of his father, the late Herbert C. Pell, statesman and diplomat, who served the United States as Ambassador to Hungary and Minister to Portugal.

The Reserve Officer Training Corps Achievement Award is presented to a bachelor’s degree candidate who has excelled in his or her military science studies and other courses and who has shown superior leadership potential in the military science program and in extracurricular activities.

The Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants Award is presented to a graduate who, in the opinion of the faculty of the department of accounting, has demonstrated excellence in accounting studies and intends to pursue a career in public accounting.

The Roger W. Babson Award is presented to the bachelor’s degree candidate who has become distinguished within the University community because of character and sound judgment.

The Senior Service Award is presented to six deserving students of the graduating class to recognize their outstanding service to the student body of Bryant University.

The Target Corporation - Bryant SHRM Management Department Award recognizes three outstanding graduating seniors who are also members of Bryant SHRM. The award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated academic excellence, a passion for the field of Human Resources Management (HRM) as a future career and shown an appreciation of the importance of the HRM function in domestic and global corporations.

The Wall Street Journal Award is presented to a graduate who has shown distinction in the fields of economics, finance, and investments.

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Special recognition is accorded to undergraduate students who show distinction in academic achievement. Honors may be awarded on the basis of cumulative averages, as follows: Cum Laude (3.30), Magna Cum Laude (3.55), and Summa Cum Laude (3.80). Students must have completed 60 semester hours of work at Bryant University to be eligible for honors. Graduate students must attain a grade point average of 3.75 or better to graduate with honors.

Commencement ceremonies honor certified graduates and candidates for degrees who have been scheduled to complete course work by the end of the academic year (July 31). Diplomas are issued after grade reports are completed and candidates are fully certified. Graduation honors noted on the Commencement program are based on cumulative records as of the end of the fall semester; honors recorded on the diploma are based on finalized cumulative averages.

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The Harriet C. Jacobs Memorial Mace
Carried at Commencement and other University convocations, the mace is crowned in gold and bears the two dominant symbols of the institution: the seal of the State of Rhode Island and the seal of Bryant University. The mace was donated by E. Gardner Jacobs and his sister, Mrs. Dorothy J. Lederer, in memory of their mother, Harriet C. Jacobs.

The Bryant Seal
The Bryant seal represents the educational mission of the University and its worldwide implications. The central symbol is an ellipsoid globe with quills on each side to signify the traditional emblem of communication in business. In the center, behind the globe, is a torch that reflects liberty, the spirit of free inquiry, academic freedom, and learning. The Archway, forming the background for the globe, torch, and quills, is a University landmark affectionately remembered by thousands of alumni. The Latin motto expresses the purpose of the University: Cognitio - Virtus - Successus – “Knowledge - Character - Success.” The seal recognizes the achievements of the faculty in their pursuit of educational excellence.

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