2020 Alumni Achievement Awards

University of Detroit Mercy is suspending or canceling all student events, external events and events with 100 or more participants based on Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recommendations for controlling the spread of the coronavirus. Unfortunately, this includes Detroit Mercy’s Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards previously scheduled for Friday, April 24. The event has been rescheduled for Sept. 25.

The Detroit Mercy Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards were established to recognize the University’s distinguished graduates from each of its colleges and schools who have excelled in their chosen professions, demonstrated outstanding leadership in their work, and devoted themselves in service to the larger community. Award recipients reflect the University’s mission of excellence and service and bring pride to their alma mater.

Friday, September 25, 2020
Student Union Ballroom
McNichols Campus

5:30 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner and Program

$50 per person
Complimentary Valet Parking

The recipients of this year's Spirit Awards are:

Clifford C. Cook ’69, ’70, Senior Vice President (Ret.), Marathon Petroleum Company LLC
College of Engineering & Science

Derk Pronger ’94, Chief Operating Officer, Munson Medical Center
College of Health Professions

Henry G. (Hank) Durkin ’73,Technical Account Manager (Ret.), Microsoft Corp
College of Liberal Arts & Education

Joseph Coriaty, ’78, Managing Partner, Frederick Fisher & Partners
School of Architecture

Vernon R. (Ven) Johnson ’86, Owner/Founding Member, Johnson Law PLC
School of Law

Richard Persiani, D.D.S. M.S.’73, Affiliate Professor, University of Detroit Mercy
School of Dentistry

Eric J. Hespenheide ’75, Partner (Ret.) Deloitte & Touche LLP
College of Business Administration

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