May 21, 2026
Sacramento State honored the top graduates in each of its seven colleges during a celebration on May 5.
Each college selected one undergraduate student to receive the Dean’s Leadership & Excellence Award for outstanding leadership, service, and achievements that enrich the campus community. One Dean’s Award winner is chosen annual to receive the President’s Medal, Sac State’s top student honor.
The Office of the Dean of Students also collaborated with Student Organizations & Leadership and University Housing Services to recognize individuals and groups that made meaningful contributions to student life.
President’s Medal
Somaya Faruqui – College of Engineering & Computer Science
Deans’ Award Winners
Jeremiah L. Kennedy – College of Arts & Letters
Kyen Gilfranc Canchico – College of Business
Mayelli Gonzalez Munoz – College of Education
Tegan Marie Reynosa – College of Health & Human Services
Emily Lam – College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Quinn O’Connor – College of Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies
University Housing Services’ Award
Alejandro Poblano – Outstanding Graduate Assistant
Leila Berina – Residential Community Connector
Jesus Nava – Residential Student Advocate Award
Student Organizations & Leadership Award
Mickey Nelson – Sport Club Athlete of the Year, Women’s Rugby
Adrian Amandor – Sport Club Officer of the Year, Esports
Gabriel Maples – Sport Club Leader of the Year, Men’s Soccer
Sarvenaz Sobhan – Faculty/Staff Advisor of the Year, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Raden Kayla Zilvia – Student Leader of the Year, Future Business Leaders of America
Caribbean Student Association – Organization of the Year
Mariachi Los Avispones – Student Performers
For more information about the award recipients, go to the Deans’ Leadership & Excellence Awards web page.
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