Alumni Awards 2026
Meet the 2026 honorees, recognized in June for their professional achievement, leadership, and service.
From the Spring/Summer 2026 issue
Launchpad: Jenaé Louis-Jacques
Jenaé Louis-Jacques turned her passion for music into a career in music clearance, helping bring songs to television on "American Idol."
Owning the Sound
Meet the two alumni helping artists take control of their music in the streaming era.
Alumni Board Welcomes New Members
Four returning members and two newly elected alumni will begin new three-year terms on the Alumni Association Board of Directors this summer.
Coming Full Circle
Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music Executive Director Bob Santelli ’73, ’14HN reflects on bringing the project to life—and what he hopes visitors take away.
Building the World Cup Buzz
Caroline Alvarado ’18 is helping build excitement and shape the fan experience ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
From Starting Blocks to the Bobsled Track
Bryan Sosoo ’18, '19M made Monmouth history as the University’s first Winter Olympian at the 2026 Games in Milan and Cortina.
Life Behind the Mascot Mask
How four years as Monmouth’s Shadow led me to trade the lab coat for a mascot suit and pursue a career in professional sports.
My Journey to Shadow
How one alumna went from the stands to the suit—and never looked back.
Recycling the Rules
Sustainability marketer and music writer Veronica Rajadnya ’09 on the power of storytelling, cultural pride, and creating space for others.
Telling Stories that Matter
Denisse Quintanilla ’22 is a bilingual news producer for KSN-TV in Wichita, Kansas.