Ursinus College Alumni Awards

Each year, Ursinus celebrates the accomplishments of outstanding alumni with the annual presentation of the Alumni Awards. These prestigious awards are bestowed upon individuals who have reached significant professional achievements through exemplary leadership.

Our 2024 Alumni Awards Recipients

Arlene A. McLean, Ph.D., ’62

Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award
Gail L. Heinemeyer ’72
Alumni Service Award

Judith A. Rippert, D.O., FACC, ’86
Alumni Professional Achievement Award
Jeevan S. Sekhar, M.D., FAAMA, ’99
Alumni Humanitarian Award
Caroline Yodice ’15
Alumni Rising Star Award
Esther Jesutofunmi Akande ’24
Senior Alumni Award
Sophie K. Louis ’24
Senior Alumni Award
Honorees were celebrated at the Alumni Awards Ceremony and Dinner on Traditions Day, Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Click here to view the photo gallery from Traditions Day.

Honor the legacy of excellence at Ursinus as we recognize alumni and students for their academic and professional accomplishments, humanitarian efforts, exemplary loyalty to Ursinus College and/or excellence in the field of education.

2022 Alumni Award Winners 
Alumni Award Winners 2018
Ronald Hirokawa, M.D. ’67, ’94 receives the 2022 Alumni Award for Professional Achievement
Alumni Award Winners 2016
2022 Alumni Award for Service to Humanity Recipient Patricia (Cox) McGregory ’81, P’12