St. Margaret’s Episcopal School Academic Dean Dr. Jeneen Graham was honored by the University of California, Irvine Alumni Association and its board of directors with one of the university’s highest honors, 2015 Lauds & Laurels Distinguished Alumni Award. Presented to Dr. Graham at the 45th annual gala along with 18 other honorees, Lauds & Laurels is bestowed annually to outstanding members of the UC Irvine community who demonstrate heartfelt dedication and commitment to the university community. The 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes UC Irvine alumni whose personal or professional achievements bring honor and distinction to a particular school or discipline, UC Irvine and/or the UC Irvine Alumni Association. Dr. Graham was recognized by the School of Education.

Head of School Will Moseley said, “On behalf of the entire St. Margaret’s community, congratulations and kudos to Jeneen! We are thrilled to see that her alma mater, UC Irvine, has recognized her with this important honor for her tremendous contributions to the university community, as well as the landscape of education in Southern California and beyond. The work Dr. Graham does each and every day with our faculty and in various learning partnerships with UCI advances teaching and learning for our students, and for students everywhere. We couldn’t be more proud of her for this well-deserved honor.”

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