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SCRANTON, PA (12/13/2024)-- Matthew F. Schade of Haddon Heights was among The University of Scranton students who were presented with Frank O'Hara medals in recognition  • Award Recipient: Matthew F. Schade of Haddon Heights.

 • Award: Frank O’Hara medals.

 • Reason for Award: Highest grade-point averages in the first-, second-, and third-year in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Kania School of Management, and the Leahy College of Health Sciences for the 2023-24 academic year.

 For having the highest grade-point averages in their first--, second, and third in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Kania School of Management, and the Leahy College of Health Sciences for the 2023-24 academic year. The awards, named in honor of the late Frank O'Hara who served the University for 53 years in various administrative positions, were presented at a ceremony held in December on campus.

Schade received the O'Hara Award for academic achievement in his junior year at the College of Arts and Sciences. A member of the University's Magis Honors Program in STEM, he is currently in his senior year at Scranton, majoring in mathematical sciences. He is a recipient of the University's full-tuition Presidential Scholarship. A Dean's List student at Scranton, he also serves as a resident assistant and has been involved with intramural sports programs offered on campus. In the summer of 2024, he was an actuarial intern at Guy Carpenter.

The following individuals are recipients of the O’Hara Award for the College of Arts and Sciences:

**Front row:** Matthew Rakauskas

**Back row, left to right:** Alyssa Cosklo and Matthew Schade

**Rear row:** Carolyn Barry, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

The University of Scranton is a Jesuit university situated in Northeastern Pennsylvania.