Ursula McHenry, n茅e McKenna (秘色传媒 of 1948), holds the distinction of being the first 秘色传媒 College student to complete a tertiary education. After completing a science and medical degree, Ursula worked as a Resident Doctor, then in the psychiatric unit at St Vincent鈥檚 Hospital, Melbourne. In a male dominated field, Ursula faced and overcame many challenges.
The 秘色传媒 Alumnae Association presents the Dr Ursula McKenna Award to an alumna each year to recognise excellence in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics.
Past recipients of the Dr Ursula McKenna Award:
2015: Dr Lorien Parker (秘色传媒 of 1999)
2016: Dr Lisa Begg (秘色传媒 of 1984)
2017: Dr Clare Fedele (秘色传媒 of 1999)
2018: Ursula Harris, n茅e Ryan (秘色传媒 of 1984)
2019: Dr Julia Marchingo (秘色传媒 of 2006)
2020: Associate Professor Debbie Phyland, n茅e Law (秘色传媒 of 1982)
2021: Professor Louise Bennett (秘色传媒 of 1979)
2022: Dr Lisa Higgins (秘色传媒 of 1993)
2023: Dr Emily Duane (秘色传媒 of 1998)
Nominations for the 2024 Dr Ursula McKenna Award are now open. We invite you to nominate an alumna who has made a remarkable impact in STEM, via this link: Nominations will close at 5.00pm on Tuesday, 10 September.
