David Machado Recognized at Spring Prize Reception

2018 May 21

At a prize reception on May 9, David Machado was awarded the Dr. Neil Clendeninn Prize, which is given to the African American student who has achieved academic excellence in biology and/or molecular biology and biochemistry, and exemplifies those qualities of character, leadership, and concern for the Wesleyan community as shown by Dr. Neil Clendeninn, Class of 1971.

Wesleyan's awards, prizes, and scholarships program connects recipients to the legacies of alumni, administrators, faculty, and friends of the university whose lives and work are honored through endowed gifts. Recipients of the academic scholarships, fellowships, and prizes represent the highest ideals of Wesleyan--intellectual curiosity, academic excellence, creative expressoin, leadership, and service.