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Dr. Appannagari “Dev” GnanaDev (Distinguished Alumni Award), Mirna Orihuela (Emerging Leader Award) and Roderick M. “Rod” Hendry (Coyote Spirit Award) are among the eight who will be honored at the annual Alumni Hall of Fame event in the spring.
December 4, 2024

Three university-wide awards — Distinguished Alumnus, Emerging Leader and Coyote Spirit — will be presented, as well as the Paw Print Awards, which honor esteemed alumni from each of the university’s five colleges.

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February 5, 2024

Three university-wide awards – Distinguished Alumni, Emerging Leader and Coyote Spirit – will be presented, as well as the Paw Print Awards, which honor esteemed alumni from each of the university’s five colleges.

Anthony Donatelli
November 28, 2023

Anthony Donatelli, BA, communication studies ’15, is being recognized for his creativity and impact in the spheres of broadcast journalism, digital media and mass communication.

Tae-Wook Chun
November 13, 2023

Dr. Tae-Wook Chun, BS, biology, ’92, is being recognized for his notable contributions in the fields of biopharmaceuticals and immunovirology, and his unwavering dedication to scientific research aimed at enhancing the well-being of individuals and families affected by the HIV infection.

Scott Keagy Smith
November 6, 2023

Scott Keagy Smith, BA, marketing, ’91, is being recognized for his leadership and influence on students and fellow teachers in the field of physical education.

Mary Jane McCoy
October 31, 2023

Mary Jane McCoy, BA, history, ’67, who was one of three African American students in the first graduating class of 59 students, is being recognized for her decades of dedicated leadership, service and generosity to the educational community and beyond.

Juan Carlos Luna
October 24, 2023

Juan Carlos Luna, BA, liberal studies, ’02, MA, bilingual education,’04, MA, educational administration, ’06, will receive the Paw Prints Award. He is being recognized for his leadership and service in the educational sector.

Ellen Weisser, ’68, recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award
October 17, 2023

Ellen Weisser, BA, English, ’68, will be honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award, which recognizes an achievement of noteworthy value, a series of such achievements or a career or humanitarian effort of noteworthy accomplishment.

William “Bill” Stevenson, ’84, recipient of the Coyote Spirit Award
October 9, 2023

William “Bill” Stevenson, business and marketing, ’84, will receive the Coyote Spirit Award, which honors an individual who has gone above and beyond to help advance the mission of CSUSB as a dedicated volunteer.