Homecoming Honorees
A highlight of Homecoming Weekend is the recognition of alumni who have made significant contributions to Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ, their community and their profession. See below a complete list of this year’s honorees, including new inductees into the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Athletics Hall of Fame.
Harmon Memorial Wall Honorees
2026 Honorees
The following names of Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ alumni and friends are now inscribed on the Harmon Memorial Wall this year. Each of these individuals demonstrated a great love for, and service to, Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ.
Class Year | Honoree | Deceased Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | David Barrington | 2025 |
| 1959 | Gordon R. Fawcett | 2025 |
| 1967 | Charles A. Holden | 2026 |
| 1987 | Daniel R. Evans | 2026 |
| 2013 | Justin P. Lefebvre | 2025 |
| 2021 Honorary | Michael Popowski, III | 2026 |
2026 Alumni Award Recipients
The Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Alumni Association, with support of the NU Alumni Office and College of Graduate & Continuing Studies, annually presents special awards to alumni and friends who have made significant contributions to Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ, their community and their profession.
New Leader Achievement Awards
Andrea Moreno ’16 • Justina George ’17 & M’20
CGCS Alumni Director’s Award
Francisco Lejia M’06
Alumni Director’s Awards
John 'Jeb’ Stuart ’66 • Anela Arcari ’91 • Keith Burnham ’91 • Michael Vulpis ’01
Sustained Service Awards
Frank Bliss ’66 • Richard Prevost ’76 • Andrew Hagerty ’91
Distinguished Alumni Awards
Stephen Jones ’71 • William McCollough ’91 • Tracey Poirier ’96
2026 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
The Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Athletic Hall of Fame is a tribute to the history of Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ athletics. Boasting nearly 300 individuals and nearly 30 teams, the Hall of Fame recognizes both distinguished athletes and individuals who have contributed to the success of Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ student-athletes.
Honoree | Sport/Recognition |
|---|---|
| Christian Albrecht ’16 | Men’s Soccer |
| Hannah (Bell) St. Pierre ’16 | Women’s Rugby |
| Marley Balasco ’11 | Softball |
| Sani Siric ’06 | Men's Soccer |
| Brian Mullally ’06 | Men’s Ice Hockey |
| Alexandria Evans ’01 | Soccer / Women's Swimming & Diving |
| Col Bill McCollough ’91, USMC (Ret.) | Distinguished Letterwinner in Men’s Swimming & Diving |
| Frank Vanecek H’10 | Honorary |
| 2005-06 Men’s Basketball Team | |
| 2005-06 Men's Swimming & Diving Team | |
2026 Women Kicking Glass Award
Sara Margalus ’01 & M’14
Board of Fellows Outstanding Service Medallion Recipient
Dave Casey ‘80
Patricia Leavenworth ‘87