About the Namesake and Fund
The Katherine Anne Kelly Award recognizes a graduating senior who best exemplifies Kate’s ability to bravely battle very serious medical challenges while still graduating and engaging in UVM student life with passion, energy and a smile. This award honors Katherine Anne Kelly, Class of 2000, who passed away in 2014 following a heroic battle with Cystic Fibrosis.
Gifts to the Student Life Fund create a monetary award to each year's recipient, announced at graduation each year.
Additional information
As a UVM student Kate underwent a double lung transplant. Despite her condition, the uncertainty of her future, and the fragility of her health, Kate was a very engaged student.
She was a studious psychology major, a leader in Alpha Chi Omega sorority, and a member of TOWER honorary society.
Katherine Anne Kelly '00 Award and Fund
An annual award recognizing a graduating senior who bravely battles medical challenges while engaging passionately in UVM student life.