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The honor from Campus Compact is for students who "demonstrate a personal commitment to creating lasting change."

Thousands of participants in the New Mexico event this month marched 26.2 miles wearing military uniforms and 35-pound rucksacks.

A March 28 program allowed current students to thank donors whose gifts have made university experiences possible.

Kelsey Van Dalfsen has been named a 2012 Goldwater Scholarship recipient while Julie Ronecker received an Honorable Mention.