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2025 Outstanding Graduate Awards

Each Fall, we present our Outstanding Graduate Awards to recognizing graduates who exceed expectations by consistently improving their work, accepting feedback, and leading by example for their peers. We wish the awardees and all our graduates great success as they launch or advance their creative careers!

To honor the highest student achievement, Sessions College staff and faculty nominate Outstanding Graduates each year. Below are our 2025 Outstanding Graduate Award recipients, announced October 8, 2025.

Awards Process

Each Outstanding Graduate in this class graduated in the 2024-25 school year. Award recipients were selected by Faculty and staff. Factors include strong body of creative work, excellent academic record, and overall contributions to Sessions College.

Stefanos Dardanos

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

“The 100% online nature of Sessions meant I could study at my own pace and continue working. I always stayed two weeks ahead with my classes, so honestly it was easy for me to function under a different time zone, living in Greece.” Read more

Marissa Sasscer

Associate Degree in Illustration

“Studying online, you can study from anywhere, so I was able to spend more time with my family while in school. Meanwhile, being able to access lectures and discussions online gave me a great deal of flexibility in balancing school with life.” Read more

Emma Thorburn

Associate Degree in Digital Photography

“The best thing about Sessions is how many classes they offer. I took such a wide variety of classes pertaining to photography. It taught me a lot about what I use almost everyday in my photography.” Read more

Kalisha Loeser

Undergraduate Certificate in Graphic Design

“It was nice not having to worry about going to a physical class after working at my full-time job. It’s not always easy to manage work/school life balance.” Read more

Stephen Adair

Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Media

“The teachers are what makes the school. All of my teachers have been great when offering criticism and explaining how to get better and move forward in our profession.” Read more

Jada Broome

Associate Degree in Illustration

“Being able to study at any time or place was very convenient, and it was cool to share classes with people from a variety of different backgrounds. Additionally, it was an affordable option when compared to in-person programs.” Read more

Maura Jean Kelch

Undergraduate Certificate in Web Design

“I liked the community of Sessions and the extra effort they put into making you feel welcome. Having the opportunity to complete my degree online let me continue my education while being home with my kids and working.” Read more

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