Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner

Each spring since 1963, the West Chester University Alumni Association has hosted the Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony. These awards are presented to WCU graduates who have provided a great service to society, received outstanding acknowledgement in their profession, and positively affected a large number of people. 

The 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients in the following categories are:

Community Leadership: Linda Hoffman Casotti '86
Higher Education: Lawrence A. Dowdy '73
Young Professional: Rick Loughery '06 M'10

Click here to review the list of past award recipients.


The WCU Alumni Association will also present
the Service Award which recognizes a lifetime of outstanding service to the Alumni Association and the University. The Alumni Association has not granted this honor since 2011. Click here to review the list of past award recipients.
The award recipient is
Brigadier General Richard Merion '59 M'69.

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