Congratulations to our 2025 Spring Asian Studies Award Winners!

The Asian Studies Program is proud to announce the winners of the Constantine Vaporis Academic Excellence In Asian Studies Award and the Excellence In An Asian Language Award!

 

The Constantine Vaporis Academic Excellence In Asian Studies Award Winners

Outstanding Academic Record in the Asian Studies Program by an Asian Studies major during his/her years at UMBC.

Chase Coulson

Amanda Evans

Ayra Sangi

Siskin Oshry

Jamie Mamana

Alyssa Thomas

 

Arya Sangi (middle) with her award alongside faculty members: Dr. Constantine Vaporis and Dr. Shin Yon Kim (left to right).
Alyssa Thomas (right) receiving her award from Dr. Constantine Vaporis.

 

Chase Coulson (middle) with her award alongside faculty members: Dr. Kyung-Eun Yoon and Dr. Shin Yon Kim (left to right).

 

Excellence In An Asian Language Winners

Most improvement in an Asian language shown by an Asian Studies major during his/her years at UMBC, combined with high academic achievement.

Chase Coulson

Amanda Evans

Jamie Mamana

Amanda Evans (second from the left) with her award alongside faculty members: Dr. Constantine Vaporis, Dr. Shin Yon Kim, and Dr. Kyung-Eun Yoon (left to right).
Jamie Mamana (second from the left) with her award alongside faculty members: Dr. Tomoko Hoogenboom, Dr. Shin Yon Kim, and Dr. Constantine Vaporis (left to right).