Alumnus of the Year
Dr. Henry K.H. Kwan, Arts 鈥�71
Summit, N.J.
Notable for his contributions to developing such medications as Claritin, Claritin D-24, Intron A and Nasonex, pharmaceutical executive-turned-scientific consultant Dr. Henry K. H. Kwan modestly deflects accolades and insists that he is merely Marquette鈥檚 luckiest alumnus. Read more.
Professional Achievement
Dr. Ricardo R. Fern谩ndez, Arts 鈥�62, Grad 鈥�65
Washington, D.C.
In 2016 Dr. Ricardo Fern谩ndez retired after 26 years as president of The City University of New York鈥檚 Herbert H. Lehman College. Though he took the reins during a challenging time for the college鈥檚 Bronx neighborhood, his leadership significantly transformed the school into a centerpiece of the community. Read more.
Service to the Community
Barbara Eannelli Klein, Bus Ad 鈥�72
Hartland and Milwaukee, Wis.
With her four children in high school and college, Barbara Eannelli Klein wanted to revisit one of her first loves: the Spanish language. Her decision to brush up her skills led her to Journey House Center for Family Learning and Youth Athletics, where her leadership has expanded opportunities and helped increase the quality of life for more than 7,000 children and families. Read more.
Service to Marquette
James M. Meier, Bus Ad 鈥�84
Chicago
As senior director of marketing finance for MillerCoors, James (Jim) Meier knows a thing or two about return on investment. In recent years, he鈥檚 invested time, talent and treasure in his alma mater, and already, his investment is paying off in ways that make a tangible difference to Marquette. Read more.
Spirit of Marquette
Elizabeth Villarreal Lang, Arts 鈥�03, and Nelson C. Lang, H Sci 鈥�04
Sussex, Wis.
With a reputation as Milwaukee鈥檚 best source of authentic Mexican food products, El Rey is more than a thriving chain of specialty grocery stores. It鈥檚 also an immigrant success story and a family business through and through. Just ask Elizabeth Villarreal Lang and her husband, Nelson Lang, who now run El Rey with Liz鈥檚 siblings and cousins. Read more.
Friend of the University
Majerus Family Foundation
Milwaukee
Rick Majerus, Arts 鈥�70, made his name as a tenacious NCAA basketball coach and devoted mentor to his players. But family and friends say Rick鈥檚 life was defined much more 鈥渂y the company he kept rather than the accolades he earned on the court.鈥� His legacy lives on through the Majerus Family Foundation, supporting causes dear to Rick that also reflect the values of his parents, Raymond and Alyce Majerus. Read more.
