Franklin Pierce University Presents Medallions at Annual Fitzwater Center Honors
Apr 7, 2025
Franklin Pierce University held its annual Fitzwater Center Honors ceremony on Wednesday, April 2 bestowing Fitzwater Medallions upon select honorees the event on the Rindge Campus.
The honorees were:
- Richard Rosa ’24 and Colin Struckman ’25 - For Contributions to the Public Discourse by a Graduating Student
- Daniela Allee, Senior News Editor, New Hampshire Public Radio; NH, Informado - For Contributions to Public Service
- Theo Spanos Dunfey, President and Executive Director of Global Citizens Circle - For Leadership in Public Communication
The Ceremony was followed by Theo Spanos Dunfey's Medallion Lecture entitled 'I’m No Expert: Confessions of a Generalist'.
Named for the national press secretary for two U.S. Presidents, the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication at Franklin Pierce University was founded in 2002. The Fitzwater Center’s facilities enable Franklin Pierce students to write, film, edit, and produce programming for student-run television, radio, print, and digital media outlets. In addition to supporting the hallmark goal of Franklin Pierce University—to prepare its students to function well as citizens and leaders of a democratic society—the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication is dedicated to educating leaders of conscience in public communication, from the town hall to the nation’s Capital.
Photos from the Fitzwater Honors Ceremony and Lecture and a recording are available below.
