Madison, Wis. (October 5, 2026) – The 2026 Alumni Awards celebration was marked by tears, laughter, and determination to persist in creating a more just and compassionate world. Seven remarkable people shared their stories on the impact Edgewood University has had on their lives, and on the lives of others.
Distinguished Alumni Award recipients are Kim Sponem, MBA ’18 and Samuel Dinga, Ed.D. ’18. This award acknowledges the accomplishments of an alum who has achieved excellence in their professional career and has demonstrated a commitment to ethical leadership, service, and search for truth.
The Dominican Mission Award recipients are Kathryn “Kitty” Barry ’77 and Martha Barry ’79, and Armaad Jamaal Eubanks, M.A. ’16, M.A. ’18, Ed.D ’26. The Dominican Mission Award recognizes alum who have shown a commitment to social justice or a history of extraordinary volunteer service in the community, country, or the world
This year’s Promise Award recipients are Brittany Storhoff ’11, and Nick Lombardino ’10, MBA ’12. The Promise Award recognizes an alum, 40 years of age or younger, who is a gifted leader and has achieved a high level of success through professional accomplishments and service to their alma mater, or to their community.
Complete profiles of this year’s honorees, including videos for each, are available at www.edgewood.edu/alumni/alumni-awards.
About Edgewood University
Located in Madison, Wis., Edgewood University is a comprehensive, Catholic university in the Dominican tradition. We serve more than 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Edgewood University offers more than 40 academic and professional programs, including master’s degrees in business, education, and nursing, and doctoral degrees in educational leadership, nursing practice, business administration, and occupational therapy. Edgewood University is a member of the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities and the National Collegiate Athletics Association and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. For more information about Edgewood University, please visit www.edgewood.edu.
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