The University of Tulsa is pleased to announce that senior Jeremy Schick is the 2025 recipient of the Marcy Lawless Service Award. This prestigious honor, which includes a $1,200 stipend, recognizes a graduating student who best embodies First Lady Emerita Marcy Lawless’ generous spirit, creativity, vision, pursuit of excellence, and dedication to serving others – on campus and in the greater Tulsa community. The award is bestowed each year at the UTulsa undergraduate commencement ceremony.
“Being recognized with the Lawless Award is an incredible honor, and I’m truly humbled to receive it. To be acknowledged for work that I’ve pursued out of genuine passion and commitment means more than I can express,” said Schick, a business and law major in Collins College of Business.
His passion for community service began with group activities to support national philanthropies and grew into individual service with several community organizations, such as the Tulsa Boys’ Home and Kendall-Whittier Elementary.
“Mentoring at the Tulsa Boys’ Home has given me the chance to build meaningful connections with young men navigating difficult circumstances,” Schick said. “Through that experience, I’ve come to understand that mentorship is about more than offering advice; it’s about listening, showing up consistently, and being a source of encouragement.”
On campus, Schick has held leadership roles within his fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha, and as a peer mentor, where he focused on building community among students. He is also president of the Pre-Law Society and has volunteered extensively with the College of Law’s Boesche Legal Clinic. “My work with the Boesche Legal Clinic has allowed me to contribute to meaningful legal advocacy while supporting underserved members of our community,” he said.
While balancing academics, social life, and work responsibilities can be challenging, Schick found that incorporating community service into his routine helped greatly.
“Volunteering with several organizations during my time at UTulsa gave me a broader understanding of the community and what it means to be an engaged citizen. Serving others helps bring a perspective that is hard to find in other activities,” he concluded.
After graduating from UTulsa this month, Schick plans to take a gap year to work and volunteer before attending law school.