CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - The
National Islander Alumni Association and Islanders Athletics at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi proudly announce their award honorees for the 2020 Homecoming Honors Banquet, taking place Friday, February 28, in the University Center, Anchor Ballroom.
The Distinguished Alumni Awards and Athletic Hall of Honor Inductions will be presented to alumni that evening as part of the Homecoming 2020 festivities which will run from February 24-29.
"Our University is always alive with Islander spirit during Homecoming," said Russell Wagner, Executive Director of the National Alumni Association. "Aside from the exciting events where our current students and alumni come together, it is always great to celebrate our alumni who are out there making a difference."
Homecoming is a way for alumni, current students and future Islanders to come together and celebrate the success of our Island University.
"Every day, we have the privilege of hearing about the inspiring things our Islanders do, both as students and once they leave these shores," continued Wagner. "This year again, we are joined by some amazing individuals that make our Island University a pretty special place."
In addition to the Homecoming 2020 festivities, Islanders Athletics will also honor Brianna Brink who helped lay the foundation of success for future Islander student athletes. Brink was the first Texas A&M-Corpus Christi student-athlete to earn All-American accolades and set the career record for the most kills in volleyball school history at 1,392 kills. She also participated in the inaugural beach volleyball season for the Islanders. She is now a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology for the Corpus Christi Independent School District.
"Brianna Brink is one of the most accomplished volleyball players in the history of our program. She holds several program records and was a leader on and off the court. I am thrilled to welcome her as the first former volleyball student-athlete to be inducted into our Hall of Honor," said Athletics Director
Jon Palumbo.
The 2020 Homecoming Honors Banquet is open to the public and tickets can be purchased at
islanderalumni.org/store. Ticket prices begin at $35, with tables of eight priced at $350.
For a full list of all alumni-related Homecoming events, visit
www.islanderalumni.org/Homecoming; or call 361.825.5787. For all of the latest news and updates, be sure to like Islanders Athletics on Facebook (
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