Celebrating Mansfield University Alumni
In concert with the Alumni Association, the Alumni Relations office celebrates our alumni in a variety of ways. In April is when we celebrate the 50th anniversary class. It has become a tradition for the class to acknowledge their gratitude to the university by presenting a gift to the university in their name. In recent years, class gifts have included custom-designed china which incorporates architectural details of North Hall, a post clock centrally located in the student mall, resting benches, the introduction of the Society of Honors gallery, capital to support health sciences research, and endowed scholarship funds that will continue to increase in value and benefit deserving students for years to come.
Each year, outstanding alumni achievements are recognized through the Society of Honors program. Please see below for a description of the Society of Honors Awards and to access the Society of Honors nomination form.
Alumni Citation Award
Established in 1969, the Alumni Citation Award recognizes a member of the alumni community who has made exceptional contributions to society through professional, civic, philanthropic work, and leadership activities.
Elsie Burk Service Award
Established in 1983, the Elsie Burk Award recognizes a member of the alumni community who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, loyalty, and service to the university over a long period of time.
Distinguished Educator Award
First presented in 1986, the Distinguished Educator Award recognizes a member of the alumni community or university staff who is an exceptional leader and demonstrates service and commitment to education.
Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Established in 1986, the Outstanding Young Alumni Award recognizes a member of the alumni community who has graduated from Mansfield University within the last twenty-five (25) years. This award recognizes a young alum's outstanding leadership, achievement, and professional performance.
Health, Safety & Wellness
Established in 2022, the Health, Safety & Wellness Award recognized a member of the alumni community or friend of Mansfield University who has made outstanding efforts to advance the health, safety, and wellness of the Mansfield University community.
Innovation & Inclusion
Established in 2022, the Innovation & Inclusion Award recognizes a member of the alumni community or friend of Mansfield University who has made advancing efforts to society by establishing a collaborative environment that empowers individuals with knowledge that fosters innovation.
SOCIETY OF HONORS NOMINATION FORM
Additionally, in parternship with the Athletic Department, the Athletic Hall of Fame recognition dinner is held annually, during Homecoming Weekend. The Hall of Fame dinner recognizes and celebrates the efforts of the many outstanding student-athletes who have so honorably enhanced the reputation of Mansfield University over the years. Click here to view a list of MU Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. Click here to suggest an addition to the MU Athletic Hall of Fame. For additional information regarding the Athletic Hall of Fame, please contact the Sports Information Director, Owen Lukens, at olukens@mansfield.edu.