Eight Recognized at Ashbel Smith Distinguished Alumni and Legacy Awards Ceremony
Eight outstanding John Sealy School of Medicine (SOM) alumni were honored during a special virtual ceremony on Friday, June 3. These physicians, nominated and elected by their peers, were honored for their service to the medical profession and humanity and for their integrity, stature, ability, demonstration of pride in UTMB and their contributions to their communities.
The Ashbel Smith Distinguished Alumnus Award is the highest honor presented by the UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine Alumni Association and is reserved for those who set the finest example for our students, colleagues and their fellow alumni.
The following alumni were honored and recognized: Dr. C. Clifton Barnhart ('74), Dr. Cheri L. Cann ('94), Dr. James R. Cullington ('72), Dr. Charles A. Jones ('65), Dr. Donald W. Owens ('61) and Dr. C. Ritchie Spence ('64).
A new Legacy Award was introduced to honor and recognize posthumous alumni who have demonstrated a distinguished career in medicine or academics and continues to inspire future generations. Dr. Claudia Potter (1904) and Dr. Joe Reneau (1965) were named the inaugural Legacy Awardees by the John Sealy School of Medicine Alumuni Association this year.
Homecoming & Reunion 2022: October 21 & 22 in Galveston
We are excited to welcome alumni back to campus this October.
A special luncheon will be held on Friday, October 21, to recognize all distinguished alumni and our golden anniversary graduates from the classes of 1970, 1971 and 1972.
Additionally we will be celebrating the graduates of 1982, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2010, 2011, 2012 and welcoming back all graduates prior to 1971.
Several events are planned for the weekend including a special UTMB 130th Anniversary celebration, a campus walking tour and class reunion dinners.
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center in Galveston will serve as Homecoming headquarters.
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