Honorary Alumni Award

Stan and René Shingles give their time not only to CMU's Mount Pleasant campus but also to the university's Chicago office. They open their home to Chicago-area students for a Labor Day picnic and mentor them through their time at CMU while fostering a tight-knit community.

René is a program director, faculty member, and internship coordinator for athletic training in The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions. Stan is assistant vice president of University Recreation. They've worked at CMU for more than 25 years.

"The Shingles represent everything that CMU stands for," said alum Natilie Williams, who graduated in 2004. "They embody the family culture while leading on campus with their hearts, intelligent minds, funny personalities and welcoming spirits."