Robie Gold Medals
The Robie Gold Medals honor Wendell T. Robie, Class of 1917, and Inez Benzie Robie, Class of 1916, who established the award. These prestigious medals are awarded to graduating seniors who exemplify personal integrity, initiative, and a breadth of interests. Recipients are active contributors to the University of Arizona community and consistently demonstrate a willingness to give more than what is required. Medals are awarded on stage at spring Commencement by the President of the University.
2026 Outstanding Senior Award Recipients:
Braelyn Huff
Enrique Camou Villa
Braelyn Huff is graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in economics and in politics, philosophy, economics, and law. Originally from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Braelyn is a first-generation college student whose experiences shaped her strong commitment to financial wellness and education. During high school, she managed a Subway restaurant full time to help save for college and set the goal of completing her degree in three years. The support and opportunities that made her college journey possible inspired her dedication to helping others navigate financial access and opportunity.
As a lead Take Charge Cat ambassador, Braelyn has delivered lessons on budgeting, credit management and investing to hundreds of middle and high school students. She has also contributed to financial literacy education on campus by assisting with workshops on taxes and financial wellness and helping develop new educational curricula for students and young adults. In her role as a college readiness associate with the Tucson Metropolitan Commission, Braelyn supported students across Arizona in completing the FAFSA, accessing scholarships, and understanding financial aid offers.
Braelyn also has made significant contributions to undergraduate research and scholarship. As editor-in-chief and a founding member of the Arizona Undergraduate Law Review, she helped create a platform for undergraduates to explore and debate complex legal topics and theories. In December, she published her own article, "Double Moral Hazard and the Student Loan Crisis." She also worked as a research assistant to Saura Masconale, analyzing the causes of rising executive pay and the worker-CEO wage gap, with a focus on the economic implications of transparency as a legal remedy. In her honors thesis, Braelyn examined the law and economics of menstrual product taxation and the role of policy in addressing period poverty.
Braelyn's scholarships include the Gerald J. Swanson Endowed Scholarship for Excellence in Economics, the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Innovative Circle Scholarship, the Kirk and Yvette Drummond Scholarship, and the Corson Family Endowed Scholarship.
After graduation, Braelyn plans to pursue a joint economics doctoral degree and Juris Doctor. She is particularly interested in questions surrounding the efficiency and equity of corporate law, labor rights, and the development of human capital. Braelyn hopes to become a professor and contribute research that advances economic opportunity while fostering curiosity and critical thinking in future generations.
Gabriel Trinidad
Enrique Camou Villa
Gabriel Trinidad is a senior majoring in physiology and medical sciences with a double minor in Spanish and biochemistry. Born and raised on Tucson's west side, he is a first-generation college student whose experiences have shaped his commitment to health equity and community service.
Gabriel's connection to the University of Arizona is deeply rooted in his lifelong ties to the Tucson community. His desire to serve underserved populations has guided his academic, professional, and service-oriented pursuits.
On campus, Gabriel has contributed meaningfully through mentorship, teaching, and research. As a two-semester preceptor for PSIO 202, he supported students in mastering challenging physiology concepts while fostering confidence and belonging in the classroom.
His dedication to community-engaged research is reflected in his work with Nosotros Comprometidos a Su Salud in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. There, he conducts FibroScan assessments and contributes to research on hepatic steatosis and liver fibrosis in Hispanic communities, deepening his understanding of health disparities and culturally informed care.
Beyond campus, Gabriel has spent nearly four years as a medical assistant at El Rio Community Health Center, providing compassionate care across Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Weight Management, and Teen Clinic. He has helped develop clinical workflows and training protocols for clinical testing and patient communication, supporting nurses and fellow medical assistants in delivering efficient, high-quality care. In collaboration with El Rio, Nosotros, and Arizona Liver Health, he helped launch an initiative to bring liver FibroScan screenings directly into El Rio clinics, expanding access to early detection for patients facing barriers to specialty care.
Gabriel's leadership was further recognized through his selection for the 2025-2026 El Rio Leadership Development Fellowship, a nine-month program focused on cultivating skills in communication, emotional intelligence, and systems-level thinking. His academic excellence has earned him recognition as a multi-semester Dean's List with Distinction honoree.
After graduation, Gabriel plans to take a gap year to continue working at El Rio, remain involved in liver-health research, and prepare for medical school. His long-term goal is to become a primary care physician specializing in addiction medicine, providing compassionate, culturally informed care to underserved communities throughout Tucson.