The Hood Scholar is nominated by the Sociology faculty on the basis of outstanding academic achievement and community service as a nominee to be invested with the hood on behalf of the department at the University Commencement.
The following were nominated to represent the College of Health and Social Sciences:
2018: Deja Kassof
2017: Erika Jaugarei
2016: Rosela Delgado
2015: Nourredine Chtaini
2014: Richard Cockrell
2013: Aracely Diaz
2012: Marilyn L. Buna
The following were nominated to represent the former, College of Behavioral & Social Sciences:
2010: Haruki Eda
2009: Susan Marie Estrada
2008: Divina Milan Fontanilla
2007: Danny Alexander Casillas
2006: Valerie A. Francisco