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Universities Name Alumni Honorees Across Award Programs

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Texas State named Darrell Hadden, Nicole Neuerburg Finn, Darlene Schmidt and Kristen Tutt to its 2026 Hall of Honor, recognizing their achievements and contributions to Bobcat Athletics; the induction ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 20. Baylor announced its 2026 Alumni Award recipients, including Walmart CFO John David Rainey as Alumnus of the Year, with a campus celebration planned during Homecoming Week. UA Little Rock’s Bowen School of Law will honor three alumni and one organization at its Nov. 20 Distinguished Alumni Luncheon, with proceeds supporting student scholarships. At West Virginia University, the Homecoming recognitions include basketball standout Jordan Harrison as parade grand marshal, Anitra Hamilton as Outstanding Alumna and Richard Pill for lifetime service, alongside five Alumni Service Awards.

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