Michael Pitonak, Sunjay Letchuman, Hamzah Ahmed and Christopher J. Thompson have been recognized for their exceptional academic and extracurricular achievements.
the comedian and actor, who s 79, will receive the honour at the bafta television awards on sunday. sir billy was diagnosed with parkinson s in 2013, and retired from live performances five years later, but has continued to record programmes and make tv appearances. one of fashion s biggest events, the met gala, was held in new york last night, with 400 names from the worlds of music, film and sport dressing to the theme of gilded glamour. the annual fundraiser for new york s metropolitan museum of art is known for its lavish and outrageous outfits, and last night was no exception. steffan powell has more. if you ve had a browse through social media this morning, then you might have seen some of these striking numbers. from hollywood actor blake lively s intricate but fairly classic dress. ..to model gigi hadid s maroon coat.
Class of ’80 E. King Gill Selfless Service Award – Alexandra Ramos
Ramos, a biomedical engineering major from Coppell, Texas, will be graduating with University Honors and Engineering Honors and then heading to medical school as part of the Texas A&M EnMed Program.
Ramos has been a mentor, ambassador and fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, helping to raise more than $5 million, and has traveled to Rwanda to repair medical equipment and train users, and designed and installed a hospital-wide water filter.
She is the co-founder, entrepreneurial manager and food nutrition coordinator for TAMU Urban Farms United, an organization that focuses on alleviating hunger in the Brazos Valley by using vertical tower gardens to produce fresh fruits and vegetables. The organization has donated 1,362 heads of lettuce, 568 heads of greens, and 117 pounds of fruits and vegetables to the 12th Can food pantry and other organizations. TAMU Urban Farms United is part of the Hu