Tech Alumni Awards Celebrate Accomplished Graduates, Record Giving, and Student Impact

Written by Heather Boswell | | awards, collaboration, alumni update
Tech Alumni Awards Celebrate Accomplished Graduates, Record Giving, and Student Impact
Tech Alumni Awards Celebrate Accomplished Graduates, Record Giving, and Student Impact

On April 10, 鶹Ʒawarded nine of the college’s outstanding alumni for their contributions in their respective industries and communities. Our alumni continue to elevate the Purdue name by being leaders in technology and innovation. The event also highlights the generous donor support and the growing prestige of the college. 

Dean Daniel Castro greeted guests and noted a remarkable achievement—鶹Ʒhad reached $30 million in total gifts for the 2024–25 academic year, exceeding previous projections. The gifts provided $1.5 million total in scholarships for 461 students within Purdue Polytechnic.  

“Your accomplishments are a crucial reason that we are able to build and transform our college to best fit the needs of our current and future students,” said Castro. “Tonight’s honorees exemplify what it means to be Ever Grateful, Ever True.” 

Honorees 

Early Career Awards 

  • Dr. Ibidayo Awosola (CIT, MS '19, PhD '22) – President and Founder of TechXtramile; Program Manager at Infosys 

  • James R. Svehla IV (CMT, BS '15) – Project Manager, DPR Construction 

Outstanding Technology Alumni Awards 

  • Christopher Foskey (MET, BS '04) – Staff Engineer – Advanced Concepts, Bell Flight 

  • Michael Johnston (OLS, BS) – President, Mercy/Unity Hospitals, Allina Health 

  • Scott Kurz (OLS, BS; MS in Technology & Organization Development) – VP of Development & Construction, Lincoln Property Company 

  • Bryan Morris (CMT, BS '11) – Director of People and Culture, Executive Construction, Inc. 

Distinguished Technology Alumni Awards 

  • Scott Brand (MET, BS) – President and COO, Subaru of Indiana Automotive 

  • David Byers (Aviation Tech, BS '85) – Captain, United Airlines 

  • Laura Goldsberry (Aviation Tech, BS; English, BA) – Flight Instructor and retired Supervisory Federal Agent 

  • Patti Morgan (CMT, BS '86; Education, MS '18) – CEO, Morgan Building, LLC; Continuing Lecturer at Purdue 

Each honoree received a custom-fabricated Purdue “P” crafted by Polytechnic student Alturam Vucha in the Bechtel Innovation Design Center, underscoring the college’s commitment to hands-on, student-led innovation.