College Honors Distinguished Alumni During 48th Villanova University Engineering Alumni Society Awards Dinner
The College of Engineering honored 11 alumni Nov. 6 for their commitment to the College, community and field during the 48th Villanova University Engineering Alumni Society Awards Dinner at Drosdick Hall. William “Bill” M. Brown ’84 ME, ’87 MSME received the J. Stanley Morehouse Award, the College’s highest honor, in recognition of his outstanding leadership and contributions to the engineering profession. The award acknowledges alumni who have made demonstrable contributions to the planning, administration and management of companies and organizations.
Brown is the chairman and CEO of 3M, a global leader in the fields of automotive and industrial technologies, consumer electronics, personal safety and consumer products. In his previous role, as chair and CEO of L3Harris Technologies, Brown was instrumental in establishing INNOVATE, a summer prototyping program for Villanova undergraduates, and the L3Harris Heterogenous Autonomous Vehicle Lab, or HAVLab. In addition, Brown recently contributed to the advancement of the College’s dedication to research and excellence in teaching through a generous gift establishing the William M. Brown ’84, ’87 Endowed Chair in Mechanical Engineering.
2025 AWARD RECIPIENTS:
MERITORIOUS SERVICE
Acknowledges alumni who volunteer and/or support society causes on behalf of the College, a nonprofit/religious organization or their employer to provide service to others.
Steve Callanen ’63 ME
Brian Dempsey ’86 CE
James Mynaugh ’80 ChE
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
Recognizes contributions to technology through substantial achievements in marketing, management or entrepreneurship, as well as achievements in strictly technical fields.
Harry Clark ’64 ME, ’69 MSME
Joseph Tursi ’93 CE
Matthew Yakush ’12 ChE, ’15 MSChE
Jeff Yatczyn ’95 EE
DEANS’ AWARDS
THE GARY A. GABRIELE AWARD
Recognizes alumni who promote equity in the field, such as by championing underrepresented individuals in engineering, supporting STEM outreach activities for diverse students, or empowering these individuals in the workplace.
Emberle Pearson ’13 ME
THE JOHN J. GALLEN AWARD
Recognizes the technical excellence of our engineering alumni whose achievements yield advances in the engineering profession.
Ronald Triolo, PhD, ’80 EE
THE CARL T. HUMPHREY AWARD
Recognizes the professional achievements of alumni who hold a graduate degree from the College.
Mahmoud Kabalan ’16 PhD
THE J. STANLEY MOREHOUSE AWARD
Recognizes outstanding leadership in the engineering profession.
William “Bill” M. Brown ’84 ME, ’87 MSME