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President's Outstanding Graduate Award
The President’s Outstanding Graduate Award honors one exceptional graduating student each year for their exemplary contributions to both their field and the university. The recipient is chosen from among the winners of the six Deans' Awards, which include: College of Education, Health & Human Services; College of Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences; College of Business Administration; College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; Graduate Studies; and the Dean of Students Award for Outstanding Student Leadership.
The 2024-25 President's Outstanding Graduate
Alexandria "Alli" Mulqueen, Psychological Science, B.A., Minor: Linguistics
On the evening of Friday, May 2, 2025, at the President’s Outstanding Graduate Awards Dinner & Ceremony, President Neufeldt proudly announced Alexandria “Alli” Mulqueen as the 2024–25 President’s Outstanding Graduate, selected from among the Deans’ Outstanding Graduate Award recipients.
Although Alli was unable to attend the event in person, she joined the celebration virtually from Seattle, where she had just presented her research at the International Society for Autism Research—a testament to her dedication and scholarly excellence. She was accompanied on Zoom by her nominator, Dr. Allison Jobin, Assistant Professor of Psychology. Alli’s exceptional academic record, leadership, and commitment to meaningful scholarship exemplify the spirit of this prestigious university honor.
Presenting the 2024-25 Deans' Outstanding Graduates & Leadership Honorees
Celebrating CSUSM’s Outstanding Graduates of 2025
Each year, Cal State San Marcos honors a select group of graduating students who exemplify
academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to service. The Class of 2025’s
Outstanding Graduates represent the very best of CSUSM—students whose achievements
inspire and whose futures are full of promise.
Read more about their remarkable journeys and accomplishments.
Nathan Lenski
CEHHS OUTSTANDING GRADUATE
Master of Public Health
Alexandria Mulqueen
CHABSS OUTSTANDING GRADUATE
Psychological Science, B.A. & Linguistics Minor
Tyler Glasser
COBA OUTSTANDING GRADUATE
Finance, B.S.
Maya Qaddourah
CSTEM OUTSTANDING GRADUATE
Biochemistry, B.S.
Miyah Walker
DoS STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD
Pyschological Science, B.A. & Spanish Minor
Kate Carlson
OGSR OUTSTANDING GRADUATE
Kinesiology, M.S.
The 2023-24 President's Outstanding Graduate
Jocelyne Dates, Biological Science, M.S.
On the evening of Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the President's Outstanding Graduate Award Dinner & Ceremony, President Neufeldt announced graduate student, Jocelyne Dates, as this year's President's Outstanding Graduate from the Deans Outstanding Graduate Award recipients.
The 2023-2024 Deans Outstanding Graduate & Leadership Honorees
Each honoree receives a Dean's Award medallion, certificate, and alumni membership in recognition of their achievement. The President's Outstanding Graduate is awarded the President's Award medallion and a $1,000 cash prize.
2023-24 Deans Award Recipients (from left to right) Patricia Tulloch (CSTEM), Miranda Grzywaczewski (CEHHS), Megan Hosfield (CHABSS), Jack Norwood (COBA), and Jocelyne Dates (OGSR)
Nick Melanese, the esteemed recipient of the Student Leadership Award for the 2023-24
academic year, bestowed by the Dean of Students, was unable to be present at the President’s
Outstanding Graduates Award ceremony due to his commitment to represent CSUSM in Distance
at the CCAA Championships. In lieu of this, his accomplishments were celebrated at
the Student Athlete Award Banquet. Dr. Viridiana Diaz, the Vice President for Student
Affairs, had the honor of presenting him with his well-deserved medallion and certificate.
