Jessica Zerishnek of Moon Township recently received the 2006 Eugene P. Beard Award for Leadership in Ethics at Duquesne University.The award is presented to the graduating senior who best exemplifies Duquesne University’s commitment to moral and spiritual values through outstanding leadership in the area of ethics at the University, in community service or family life.

Zerishnek, a senior communication major in the McAnulty College of Liberal Arts, received a $2,500 unrestricted gift as part of the Beard Award.

Duquesne University
Founded in 1878, Duquesne is consistently ranked among the nation's top Catholic research universities for its award-winning faculty and tradition of academic excellence. The University is nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report and the Princeton Review for its rich academic programs in 10 schools of study for 10,000-plus graduate and undergraduate students, and by the Washington Monthly for service and contributing to students’ social mobility. Duquesne is a member of the U.S. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for its contributions to Pittsburgh and communities around the globe. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges acknowledge Duquesne’s commitment to sustainability.

This release was posted on Thursday, April 27th, 2006 at 2:31 pm and is filed under Appointments & Awards, Student & Alumni Achievements.