Each year, the UC Alumni Association hosts a celebration to recognize the many contributions and overall excellence of UC alumni in countless fields of endeavor, throughout the world.

Join us in celebrating our 2026 class of honorees and the innovation and impact they have made, individually and collectively. The evening will begin with a celebratory reception followed by dinner and an awards program where you’ll hear inspiring stories of Bearcat alumni success.

Attire: Bearcat Chic
Cocktail/Business Cocktail attire suggested; examples include a full suit, sport coat, or blazer with tie, cocktail dress, skirt or pants with blouse, or pantsuit. Red and black is always encouraged.

Ticket Options
Please consider a ticket package that includes a donation to the UC Alumni Association's Darlene H. Carter Scholarship Fund. Ticket package must be purchased by Thursday, March 26. 

Help open the door to connection, inspiration and opportunity. Your gift sponsors a University of Cincinnati student’s attendance at the Alumni Celebration, where they’ll meet accomplished alumni, hear career insights and experience the power of the Bearcat network firsthand.

For many students, cost can be a barrier to attending. Your support removes that obstacle and gives them access to mentorship, professional exposure and a memorable evening that can shape their future. The Alumni Association will thoughtfully invite students to attend.

Give today and help a deserving student take their first step into the alumni network that will support them long after graduation.

Congratulations to all our deserving alumni for their many achievements. Read more about the honorees.

William Howard Taft Medal for Notable Achievement
Vinod K. Dham, CEAS ’77

Robert E. Dobbs Distinguished Service Award
Thomas D. Cassady, A&S ’76, Hon ’19

Marian A. Spencer Mosaic Award
Padma Chebrolu, CECH ’92 

Jeffrey Hurwitz Young Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award
Ryan C. Marable, PharmD, Phar ’13

Outstanding Alumni Awards 
Daniel J. Meyer, DPT, CAHS ’14, ’17
Laura R.P. Lamb, A&S ’91
Mark A. Brueggeman, UCBA ’79, Bus ’81   
Clarissa K. Niese, Bus ’03  
Bret P. Koebbe, Cler ’02, Bus ’04 
John Holiday, Jr., CCM ’12
Brendán Murphy, DAAP ’94
Nancy Strubbe Santi, CECH ’84
Mohammad H. Qayoumi, PhD, CEAS ’79, ’80, ’83, Bus ’84
Richard A. Graeter, JD, Law ’89
Angela K. Fitch, MD, Med ’98
Alice L. Rose, Nur ’69
Brian K. Dallaire, PharmD, Phar ’82
Jeanne M. Johns, CEAS ’86 (UC Athletics)

Located at 1430 Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine, a vibrant mural portraying our 2026 UC Alumni Celebration honorees will be unveiled during Alumni Week and remain on display through March 2027. We invite you to visit this newest Cincinnati community art project at your leisure.

This event is open to all University of Cincinnati alumni, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other class or status protected by applicable law.