Lena Mardini

Lena Mardini of Lebanon, N.J. is a junior Philosophy and English and Literary Studies double major. She has a 4.0 GPA.

At Ramapo, Lena has served as the Procedural Justice in the Student Government Association and is currently a Resident Assistant currently working in the Overlook.

Lena presented her research on the Ethics of the Iranian Kidney Trade at the Lycoming Undergraduate Humanities conference last year. This work was also selected for presentation at the 2023 Ramapo Scholar’s Day.

Lena has a passion for working with others and is interested in pursuing a career in academia post-graduation.

Awarded Scholarships

2024

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.