2016 Alumnae Association Award Recipients Announced
June 6, 2016 (Notre Dame, Ind.) — Saint Mary’s College is pleased to announce the recipients of the annual awards given by the Alumnae Association of Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana. The recognitions were distributed Saturday, June 4, at the Reunion Banquet as part of Reunion Weekend, June 2-5.
The following is the list of the awards and the recipients. Click on the names to learn more about them. The Distinguished Alumna Award is the Alumnae Association’s highest recognition.
Distinguished Alumna Award: Sarah Belanger Earley ’71
Alumna Achievement Award: Elizabeth (Liz) Bermingham Lacy ’66
Humanitas Award: Marilyn Wolter Laboe ’61
Outstanding Young Alumna Award: Shannon Culbertson Thompson ’06
The Outstanding Senior Award, which is given to a graduating senior, was awarded at the Alumnae-Senior Champagne Brunch held on May 9.
Outstanding Senior Award: Eleanor Jones ’16
About Saint Mary's College: Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Ind., is a Catholic, residential, women’s liberal arts college offering five bachelor’s degrees and more than 30 major areas of study, such as business, nursing, art, chemistry, and social work. Saint Mary’s College also offers two graduate degrees: a Master of Science and a Doctorate. All programs that fall under these degrees are co-educational and include a Master of Science in Data Science, a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology, and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice. Founded in 1844 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Saint Mary’s College seeks, according to its mission statement, to educate students, develop their talents, and prepare them to make a difference in the world. Saint Mary’s College ranks among the top 100 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges for 2016 published by U.S. News & World Report. Follow Saint Mary's College on Twitter @saintmarys and @saintmarysnews.
Contact for News Media: Haleigh Ehmsen, media relations associate, Saint Mary’s College, hehmsen@saintmarys.edu, (574) 284-5343
About Saint Mary's College: Celebrating over 175 years of empowering women to make a difference in the world, Saint Mary’s College is recognized as a pioneer and continued force in the education of women. A Catholic, liberal arts institution in Notre Dame, Indiana, the College offers more than 50 undergraduate academic programs and also offers co-educational master’s degrees.