Simpson University

Five students were inducted into the Alpha Chi Honor Society campus chapter at Simpson University. To qualify for Alpha Chi, a student must receive an invitation from a faculty member and reside in the top 10 percent of juniors, seniors, and graduate students at his or her college or university.

Simpson University's Rachel Last and Julianna Gilson received the 2017-2018 Biology Students of the Year Award for academic excellence in biology and leadership.

Simpson University's Kelsey Reibsamen received the Best Undergraduate Paper award for work presented during the university's 8th annual Student Research Symposium.

Simpson University's Rachel Crew received the 2017-2018 Outstanding English Major award for her academics and dedication within the program.

Simpson University's Christine Vivit received the Best Undergraduate Presentation award for work presented during the university's 8th annual Student Research Symposium.

Simpson University's Chloe Lynch received the 2017-2018 History Student of the Year award for academics and dedication within the program.

Simpson University's Garrett Struwe received the 2017-2018 Zondervan Biblical Languages Award for outstanding academics and dedication within the program.

Simpson University's Lydia McGaffee received the 2017-2018 Faculty Scholarship Award.

Simpson University's Samuel Sexton received the 2017-2018 Outstanding Youth Ministry Major award.

Simpson University's Josh Brakkee and Fallon Greenhaw received the 2018 Red Hawk Award for their excellence in the athletics department.

Simpson University honors Stevielee Jansen and Andre Carrillo with the 2017-2018 Student Life Award.

Simpson University's Kyle Martin received the 2017-2018 Business Student of the Year award for his academics and dedication to the program.

Simpson University's Thidavanh Phaouthen recieved the 2017-2018 Outstanding Cross-Cultural Studies Major of the Year for academic excellence in cross-cultural studies and leadership.

Simpson University's Christopher Shughrue received the 2017-2018 Excellence in Outdoor Leadership Award for academics, leadership and service.

Simpson University's Noah Wang received the 2017-2018 Outstanding Music Student of the Year award for his academics and dedication within the program.

Simpson University's Hannah Wallace received the 2017-2018 Psychology Student of the Year award for her academics and dedication to the program.

Simpson University's Andre Carrillo received the 2017-2018 Most Improved Spanish Student of the Year award.

Simpson University's Marcella Baker received the 2017-2018 Spanish Student of the Year Award for academics and dedication within the Spanish program.

Simpson University's Albert Keys received the 2017-2018 Communication Student of the Year award for academics and dedication within the program.

Simpson University's Jalen Dupree received the 2017-2018 Most Improved Communication Student Award for his academics and dedication to the program.

Simpson University's Rachel Crew was awarded the 2018 President's Cup. The President's Cup is given to a senior who has made the highest all-around contribution to the life of Simpson during the student's tenure at the university.

Simpson University named 150 students to the Dean's List for the spring 2018 semester. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must have a semester grade-point average of 3.50 or higher.

On April 28, 2018, Simpson University awarded diplomas to 91 traditional undergraduate students who completed their degrees during the spring 2018 semester.

Simpson University basketball player Fallon Greenhaw was named to the All-California Pacific Conference 1st team.

Simpson University basketball player Josh Brakkee was named to the All-California Pacific Conference 1st team.

Simpson University basketball player Aaron Berry was named to the All-California Pacific Conference 1st team.

Simpson University's Joseph Alexander earned All-America honors at the NAIA National Wrestling Championships.

On Jan. 20, 2018, Simpson University awarded diplomas to 30 traditional undergraduate students who completed their degrees during the summer and fall of 2017.

Simpson University named 173 students to the Dean's List for the fall 2017 semester. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must have a semester grade-point average of 3.50 or higher.

Over 75 Simpson University students on 11 WorldSERVE teams traveled around the world in spring and summer 2017 to provide service to different communities.