Award Recognition
Columbia College Campbell Award
Lilian Kennedy CC’23 (she/her) is from Buford, GA, and is pursuing a major in Psychology in addition to a concentration in Computer Science. She is a member of the varsity women’s basketball team, a two-time captain, vice president of the Black Student Athlete Alliance, a member of their first e-board, and a dedicated volunteer in our local Harlem communities. Lilian has been a leader in the athletics space throughout her time on campus making an impact amongst athletes, leading service initiatives, and providing mentorship for other student-athletes both within the College and beyond.
In 2016, the Columbia University Trustees and the Columbia Alumni Association (CAA) established the Campbell Award, which is presented to a graduating student at each School who shows exceptional leadership and Columbia spirit as exemplified by the late Bill Campbell ’62CC, ’64TC, University Trustee Chair Emeritus and CAA co-founder.