The prestigious David D. Henry and Howard Donnelly Awards are made to two students in each graduating class. These students speak at commencement on behalf of the graduating class.

• Alexandria Conley (Nutrition and Food Science) - December 2004
• Kathy Borovicka (Biological Sciences) - May 2004
• Viveka Borum (Mathematics) - December 2003
• Kathryn Brogan (Nutrition and Food Science) - May 2003
• Dan Dan Wang (Biological Sciences) - May 2002
• Marzena E. Radzio (Chemistry) - December 2001
• Raul Martell (Mathematics) - December 2001
• Don Lim Custodio (Chemistry) - May 2001
• Zoy G. Patouhas (Biological Sciences) - May 2000
• Neel Bhupendra Shah (Psychology) - December 1999
• Michael D. Socha (Political Science) - May 1999
• David Edelman (Biological Sciences) - December 1997