Honoring distinguished alumni

At the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner on March 26, 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

Michael Weiss, AB ’12, and Marcus Jecklin, AB ’12

Distinguished Alumni Awards

Mary Bruce, AB ’05
Suzanne Mizera, AB ’74, MA ’75, and James Risch, AB ’74, MSW ’76

Dean’s Medal

Mark Gold, AB ’71
Walter Massey, MA ’66, PhD ’66, Hon. DSc. ’90

The 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients with Feng Sheng Hu (center), the Richard G. Engelsmann Dean of Arts & Sciences, and Wiley Kirk (far right), BA ’64. From left to right: Michael Weiss, Marcus Jecklin, Mary Bruce, Suzanne Mizera, and James Risch.

Learn more about the 2026 DIStinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Honoring distinguished alumni

Early Career Achievement Award

Distinguished Alumni Awards

Dean’s Medal

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