Taylor Awards

The Taylor Awards at Holy Family University recognize and support outstanding faculty research and scholarly projects that contribute to academic excellence and innovation.

Based on the recommendations of the committee chaired by Dr. Melissa Rampelli, the fall 2024 awards were allocated from a $25,000 budget to fund diverse and impactful research initiatives. This year’s awarded projects include enhancements to radiologic science student support, studies on biomagnification of harmful algal blooms, and an analysis of medical avoidance and healthcare perceptions. 

Other funded proposals explore customer satisfaction in digital service delivery, historical perspectives on American girls’ boarding schools, and the development of a children’s book, Lucia and Marcus Go to Space: Jupiter!. These awards underscore the University’s commitment to fostering faculty scholarship, interdisciplinary research, and student engagement in meaningful academic pursuits. Established through an endowment created by Carol Taylor ’75, H’22, RN, Ph.D., a former faculty member in the School of Nursing & Health Sciences, the Ray and Mildred Taylor Awards honor Dr. Taylor’s parents while supporting faculty committed to academic excellence.