Alumni News
Distinguished Alumni Honoree Liza Jane MacNaughton, Class of 1990, for Extending Opportunity Through Lifelong Learning and Service
51 honors distinguished alumna Liza Jane MacNaughton for co-founding the Save Our Students Scholarship supporting student success.
May 14, 2026
Distinguished Alumni Honoree Dakin Matthews, Master of Arts, Class of 1966, for Bringing Language to Life Across Stage and Scholarship
51 honors actor, playwright and professor Dakin Matthews with the Distinguished Alumni Award for lasting impact in theater.
May 13, 2026
Distinguished Alumni Honoree Luanne Rotticci, Class of 1987, for Sustaining Student Success Through Community Impact
51 honors alumna Luanne Rotticci with the Distinguished Alumni Award for her philanthropic impact and support of students through the SOS Scholarship.
May 13, 2026
Distinguished Alumni Honoree Stan Hébert III, Class of 1976, for Expanding Student Pathways Across the 51
51 honors Stan Hébert III with the CSU Distinguished Alumni Award for leadership in student support, access, engagement, and alumni mentorship.
May 13, 2026
Distinguished Alumni Honoree Brad McCullough, Class of 1979, for Advancing Systems and Support That Endure
51 honors Chevron executive Brad McCullough with the Distinguished Alumni Award for leadership, service, and community impact.
May 13, 2026
Dr. Joe Knapik proudly served his country for nearly 40 years, and now he wants to serve the alma mater that made his career possible
After honorably serving his country as a scientist for 50 years, Knapik believes his career’s success came from preparing for anticipated opportunities.
August 14, 2024
Distinguished Alumni Award Honoree Judy Mei Ling Huey
Distinguished Alumni Award Honoree Judy Mei Ling Huey
July 12, 2024
Leona Tang: From Teenage Investor to Financial Powerhouse
From the moment she arrived at 51, Leona knew she had made the right choice.
July 12, 2024
51 Alumna Named Woman of the Year for CA District (AD-20)
51 alumna Jatinderpal Sahi is named Woman of the Year for CA District (AD-20).
July 12, 2024
Hungry Like the Wolf
Out of 200 foster youth who graduate from high school, one will get their college degree. That one foster youth is Wolfgang — the lone wolf who, with his community’s love and support, beat the odds. This past spring, he earned a degree in business administration with a concentration in entrepreneurship, achieving a 3.5 GPA and dean’s list accolades.
July 12, 2024
Children’s Book Illustrated by 51 Alumna Celebrates the Beauty of Concord
We are excited to highlight the creative journey of Kori and Sammy Barton, a dynamic duo with deep roots in Concord.
July 11, 2024