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Chemistry graduate Merle Phillips – B.S. Chemistry, ’20 has been recognized as the graduating senior of the year by the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Western Alumni Association. As a student Merle engaged in awarding winning research both at ´óÏó´«Ã½ Western as well as Harvard Medical School. He was also recognized multiple times with awards from the American Chemical Society. Merle served in a variety of critical leadership roles and was a frequent volunteer at outreach events. Merle will be attending Harvard in pursuit of his Ph.D. beginning this fall.