Emilio Roma was a Director of PPL and a Professor in the Philosophy Department. Generous °®¶¹´«Ã½ Alumni have donated to a fund in his honor that supports prizes that recognize and encourage excellence among PPL majors. The Prizes include:
The Emilio Roma III Memorial Award, which is given annually to the top graduating PPL majors, based on academic success and contributions to the major.
The Emilio Roma III Memorial Award in Law and Justice, which is given annually to the top student in PHIL 146: Law and Justice, based on academic success in and contributions to the class.
The Emilio Roma III Memorial Award in Philosophy of Law, which is given annually to the top student in PHIL 345: Philosophy of Law, based on academic success in and contributions to the class.
Roma Award recipients:
2023
Philosophy of Law Award
- Grace Henderson
Law and Justice Award
- Samantha Rigante
Overall Academic Excellence and Service Award
- Jessica O'Keefe
- Joshua Samuel
- Anna Shablak
2022
Philosophy of Law Award
- Amanda Cetina
Law and Justice Award
- Tal Fine
- Jessica Schwalb
Overall Academic Excellence and Service Award
- Abigail Cornelia
- Arkiatou Keita
- Callie Sacks
2021
Philosophy of Law Award
- Kevin Kuan
Overall Academic Excellence and Service Award
- Nicholas Bukofsky
- Julia Saltzman
- Samantha Wing
2020
Law and Justice Award
- Jessica O'Keefe
Philosophy of Law Award
- Christina O'Hara
Overall Academic Excellence and Service Award
- Rachel DiSibio
- Matthew Dorfman
- Liliana Martinez
2019
Law and Justice Award
- Yasha Parawar
Philosophy of Law Award
- Yasha Parawar
Overall Academic Excellence and Service Award
- Melissa Esposito
2018
Law and Justice Award
- Callie Sacks
Philosophy of Law Award
- James Garvey
Overall Academic Excellence and Service Award
- Auruddha Antaneel
- Brianna Cea
- Tina Szpicek
2017
Law and Justice Award
- Judah Berger
Philosophy of Law Award
- Emily Zielewicz
Overall Academic Excellence and Service Award
- Aleksandra Adamska
- Jaclyn Schultz
- Justin Zaretzsky
2016
Law and Justice Award
- Matthew Folkerts
Philosophy of Law Award
- Maria Mantilla
Overall Academic Excellence and Service Award
- Alexander Hart
- Evan Krieger
- Cara Gopen
2015
- Mohammad Bishawi
- Ashley Purdy
- Stephanie Sheintul
2014
- Lucas Daub
- Wyatt Smith
- Marisa Sweeney
2013
- Taylor Arluck
- John Maine
- Leonard Simmons
- Courtney Skarupski
2012
- Amanda Grannis
- Aylon Pesso
- Hilary Scrivani
2011
- Michele Aronson
- Alice Genkin
- Alison Whelan
2010
- Abid Hossain
- Jessica Mayer
- Joanna McCarty
2009
- Adam Goodstein
- Andrea Jung
- Christopher Logalbo
2008
- Matthew Scheer
- Anthony Shults