In honor of the university's 200th birthday, the university will bestow 10 U-M alumni with Bicentennial Alumni Awards, which were designed in part to highlight the excellence and impact of recent graduates. The university also awarded 10 alumni awards during Spring Commencement in May. "The varied and multidimensional work of the alumni we are honoring is a source of great pride for the university," said Provost Martin Philbert. "Their contributions in fields including the arts, health sciences, public policy, entertainment and philanthropy exemplify the university's commitment to educating individuals who will act as both servants to and critics of society." • Darren Criss (Bachelor of Fine Arts, '09, SMTD) Criss' career spans film, music, stage and television. At U-M, he acted, directed and composed for the Basement Arts theater group. His career took a leap when he was cast on Fox's "Glee" in 2010. Other TV credits include "American Horror Story: Hotel" and "The Flash." He also starred in Broadway revivals, including "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" in 2015.
Author Jesmyn Ward to deliver Winter Commencement address
