Nominate a Distinguished Alumni
The Purpose of the Distinguished Alumni Awards is to recognize graduates of the McMicken College of Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements. Only living alumni are eligible; awards are presented at the annual College Awards Dinner. Nominees shall be outstanding in their chosen field of endeavor or shall have made significant contributions that benefit the community, state, nation, college or university. All nominations received will automatically be reconsidered for future awards. All information is confidential to the files of the Awards Committee.
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