At the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner on March 27, Feng Sheng Hu, the Richard G. Engelsmann Dean of Arts & Sciences, recognized a group of accomplished alumni. Each recipient was selected for their commitment to the ideals of a liberal arts education through their life, work, and service. During the ceremony, honorees shared personal stories about how their educational experiences at WashU contributed to their lives and accomplishments.
Early Career Achievement Award
Chelsea Hirschhorn, AB '06
Distinguished Alumni Awards
Ruth DeFries, AB '76
Michael Kumar, AB '89
Henry Warshaw, AB '76, MBA '79
Dean's Medal
David Conner, AB '74
Learn more about the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
