McQuaid Medal Recipients
Each year Seton Hall recognizes outstanding community members who embody the ideals of servant leadership.
With pride, we call attention to individuals selected in 2026 for the Bishop Bernard J. McQuaid Medal for Distinguished Service, the President's Award for Student Service and our 2026 Servant Leader Scholars who will be recognized at this year's Charter Day Convocation.
Bishop Bernard J. McQuaid Medal for Distinguished Service
This honor is awarded to long-serving employees for their commitment to the University's mission and for providing outstanding service to the University by doing exceptional work in their own position and the larger University community.
2026 Honorees
Matthew Borowick ’89/M.B.A. ’94
Vice President for University Relations
Melinda D. Papaccio, M.A.
Lecturer, Department of English, College of Arts and Sciences
President's Award for Student Service
For this award, Seton Hall students nominate University employees who demonstrate their dedication to ensuring student success. The 2026 honorees are:
Christopher Aurilio ’05/M.A.
Director of Production/Facilities,
College of Human Development, Culture, and Media
Jay Wolferman, M.A.
Assistant to the Director, Institute of Judaeo-Christian Studies
Lisa DeLuca, M.L.I.S./M.P.A. ’18
Assistant Dean for Public Services, Associate Professor, University Libraries
Servant Leader Scholars
Servant Leader Scholars epitomize the University's mission and are examples of leadership for the good of others. The 2025-26 scholars are:
Freshmen
- Patrick Comeford, Chemistry
- Fadilla ElMahdaoui, Nursing
- David Ghobrial, Biology
- Jennifer Jyothis, Nursing
- Peter Kotowski, Finance and Economics
- Caden Lazzor, Undecided Business
- Andre Malacaria, Physics
- Amanda Sorrentino, Secondary Special Education – English
- Lucy Stuckenberg, Biology and Philosophy
- Antoni Szeligowski, International Relations and International Economy
- Jane Weinfeld, Social Work
- Elijah Weintraub, Communication
Sophomores
- Daniel Dutches, Social Work
- Abigail Felten, Criminal Justice
- Julian Gray, Business and Pre-Law
- Abil Hamded, Biology
- Michael LaVista, Political Science
- Quentin Pace, Finance and Accounting
- Benjamin Pereira, Finance and Technology
- Nicole Sedutto, Biology
- Valerie Tuning, Biology
- Corinne Williams, Nursing
Juniors
- Paul Belasic, Secondary Special Education – History
- Emily Bruni, Social Work
- Jessica Burgeson, Psychology
- Elizabeth Cronk, Psychology and Philosophy
- Justin Mayewski, Biology
- Arianna Valte, Biology and Philosophy
- Gabriella DeGuzman, Psychology Honors
Seniors
- Arianna Cox-McClary, Interprofessional Health Sciences - Athletic Training
- Dahlia Diaz, Biochemistry and Philosophy
- Antonio DiBerardino, Biology
- Gabriella Fernandez, Diplomacy and International Relations
- Amanda Grace, Secondary Special Education – English
- Alyssa Housley, Psychology
- Jacob Hummel, Finance
- Aliye Pehlivan, Biology
Graduate
- Susanna Testa, Physician Assistant
- Marissa Todd, Speech and Language Pathology
- Kelsi Loewen, Physician Assistant
Seton Hall's founder, Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, called for our community of faith to be "a home for the mind, the heart and the spirit." As we continue to address these challenging and uncertain times, our greatest strength is our caring community; these honorees embody what makes Seton Hall special.