Ben VandenWymelenberg, an entrepreneur and 2012 summa cum laude graduate in architecture, has been named the recipient of the department’s 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award.
Through leadership in the University Honors Program and a deep commitment to social justice, Honors graduate Riley Stern has inspired others while working to create positive change on campus and beyond. She was the student speaker at the 2026 Honors Recognition Ceremony.
Four Honors students have been awarded Fulbright scholarships: Bernadette Rechek, Gurasis Singh, Dylan Stage, and Bella Minahan.
Honors graduate Macy Vollbrecht has made an impact in both academics and athletics, most recently earning a prestigious scholarship to study at the University of Cambridge, pursuing a PhD at Stanford University, and receiving national recognition as a Division I All-American First Team athlete in ultimate frisbee.
Honors students Anna Sachdeva, Ahmed Sharara, and Jack Tavakley have been recognized as Goldwater Scholars by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation.