Madison, Wis. (October 5, 2026) 鈥� The 2026 Alumni Awards celebration was marked by tears, laughter, and determination to persist in creating a more just and compassionate world. Seven remarkable people shared their stories on the impact 91重口 has had on their lives, and on the lives of others.
Distinguished Alumni Award recipients are Kim Sponem, MBA 鈥�98 and Samuel Dinga, Ed.D. 鈥�18. This award acknowledges the accomplishments of an alum who has achieved excellence in their professional career and has demonstrated a commitment to ethical leadership, service, and search for truth.
The Dominican Mission Award recipients are Kathryn 鈥淜itty鈥� Barry 鈥�77 and Martha Barry 鈥�79, and Armaad Jamaal Eubanks, M.A. 鈥�16, M.A. 鈥�18, Ed.D 鈥�26. The Dominican Mission Award recognizes alum who have shown a commitment to social justice or a history of extraordinary volunteer service in the community, country, or the world
This year鈥檚 Promise Award recipients are Brittany Storhoff 鈥�11, and Nick Lombardino 鈥�10, MBA 鈥�12. The Promise Award recognizes an alum, 40 years of age or younger, who is a gifted leader and has achieved a high level of success through professional accomplishments and service to their alma mater, or to their community.
Complete profiles of this year鈥檚 honorees, including videos for each, are available at .
About 91重口
Located in Madison, Wis., 91重口 is a comprehensive, Catholic university in the Dominican tradition. We serve more than 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students. 91重口 offers more than 40 academic and professional programs, including master鈥檚 degrees in business, education, and nursing, and doctoral degrees in educational leadership, nursing practice, business administration, and occupational therapy. 91重口 is a member of the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities and the National Collegiate Athletics Association and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. For more information about 91重口, please visit www.edgewood.edu.
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