Olivia Persin is named 2024 SVC President’s Award winner

LATROBE, PA - Oliva L. Persin, a senior with a triple major in mathematics, computer science and data science, was presented with the 50^th annual Saint Vincent College President's Award on Wednesday during the College's Honors Convocation.

The College's highest honor, the President's Award is presented to the member of the graduating senior class who best embodies what the Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts and sciences College values in its students: academic achievement, leadership and community service.

Fr. Paul Taylor, O.S.B. president of Saint Vincent College, lauded Persin for "her academic accomplishments and conscientious approach to learning, for being a disciplined student-athlete, for her service to the Student Government Association and for undertaking an opportunity for a transformational experience of mind and heart."

A native of Greensburg, Persin has been president of the Student Government Association (SGA) executive board, class president and treasurer of the SGA, treasurer of the Women in STEM Club and the Math Club and a member of the Orientation Committee.

In addition to being involved with Campus Ministry, Persin is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta (first-year academics), Pi Mu Epsilon (mathematics), Alpha Iota Mu (information systems & information), and Chi Alpha Sigma (athletics) national honor societies.

Persin is the starting shortstop on the varsity softball team-last season, she was named to the All-Presidents' Athletic Conference second team and was a National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-America Scholar Athlete selection-and played two seasons on the women's volleyball team.

Over the past year, Persin has participated in internships through the Department of Defense, the Office of Naval Research and Lockheed Martin. Following graduation, Persin plans to work for the federal government.

PHOTO 1: Olivia Persin and Fr. Paul Taylor, O.S.B., president of Saint Vincent

PHOTO 2: Olivia Persin