Pacific Honors Excellence in Class of 2020 | College of Health Professions | Physical Therapy & Athletic Training

The Pacific University School of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training proudly announces its 2020 outstanding graduate awards.

The school, part of the College of Health Professions, offers a master’s degree in athletic training and a doctor of physical therapy degree.

On May 16, Pacific celebrated its May 2020 commencement with a virtual ceremony, due to COVID-19 restrictions. As part of the ceremony, approximately 16 students were granted master’s degrees, and 50 earned their doctorates.

Among them were the following outstanding graduate award recipients:

2020 College of Health Professionals Award Recipients

Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT)

Academic Honorees | Kiana Matsumoto, Mackenzie Kloft, Katherine Colasurdo, Midori Portillo and Meghan McMahon
Alumni Award | Meghan McMahon
Richard Rutt Director’s Award | Megan Sarles
2020 College of Health Professionals Award Recipients

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Outstanding Graduate Award | Rachel Herron
Community Service Award | Anne Milburn and Lindsay Springer
Outstanding Service to the Physical Therapy Program | Hope Whitman, Brynne Gardner, Kelsey LaVaute, Sara Lindauer and Jaylen Wilson
Outstanding Service to the Physical Therapy Profession | Ellen Key and Ryann Lewis
Director’s Award | Jodie Miyamoto
Class Valedictorian | Keith Knudson