Francesca Evans

Francesca Evans believes in the importance of preserving our nation’s history for generations to come and, because of this passion, plans to pursue a career in historic preservation and continue her education through a master’s program in that same field.

Francesca is from Midland Park, N.J., and is a double major in American Studies and Political Science. She has a 3.96 GPA and is the recipient of the Presidential Scholarship and the 2018 Ramapo College Book Prize for Academic Excellence.

At Ramapo, Francesca has been active in several organizations and activities, including Pi Sigma Alpha, the Political Science Honor Society, for which she is treasurer. Francesca is also a member of the HGS Dean’s Student Advisory Council, acting as a representative of the school, discussing any problems or concerns that are brought to the council’s attention and helping to plan and run various school events. As the American Studies student ambassador, Francesca also speaks with prospective students and their parents at open houses and other admissions events.

Francesca works on campus as a research assistant and has participated in many internships, including ones at Gigantic Pictures in New York City, at the Upper Saddle River Historical Society, the Mahwah Museum and is the current intern for the New Jersey Historic Trust, responsible for creating and posting social media content to their Journey through Jersey pages.

Awarded Scholarships

2019

Hackett, Frances K. ’80 HGS Scholarship

The Hackett HGS Scholarship was started by Frances K. Hackett, who graduated from Ramapo in 1980 with degrees in Business Administration and American Studies. Ms. Hackett began working at Prudential in 1974 and  had a distinguished career at the company where she  served as vice president of Administration and OSGLI.

Ms. Hackett was a dedicated volunteer and supporter of Ramapo College and was honored with the President’s Award of Merit in 2007. She was chair of the Ramapo College Foundation Board of Governors, and was involved with a number of Foundation Board committees, including the Executive Committee, the Distinguished Citizens Dinner Committee and the Annual Golf Outing Committee.

The Hackett SHGS Scholarship honors Ms. Hackett’s experience as a graduate of the School of American and International Studies, the former name of the School when she attended, and recognizes outstanding students in the School.