Amanda DeCarolis is valedictorian of the class of 2021. Her academic credentials include a summa cum laude GPA, the Excellence in Business Administration award, two minors, an Honors Program certificate, and membership in three national honor societies.

DeCarolis was also active on campus, participating in Neumann Media and the University Jazz Band, and serving as a Neumann Navigator, Presidential Ambassador, retreat leader for Campus Ministry, and volunteer at St. Francis Inn and for the University Advancement phone-a-thon.