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
Marcus Jecklin, AB ’12, and Michael Weiss, AB ’12, BSBA ’12
Distinguished Alumni Awards
Mary Bruce, AB ’05
Suzanne Mizera, AB ’74, MA ’76, and James Risch, AB ’74, MSW ’76
Dean’s Medal
Mark Gold, AB ’71
Walter Massey, MA ’66, PhD ’66
Learn more about the 2026 DIStinguished Alumni Award Recipients
