The Alice Wright Franzke Feminist Award honors the life and works of Alice Franzke, Ph.D., St. Mary's Professor of Sociology from 1982 to 1989. Franzke was committed to human equality, justice, and peace, embodying the spiritual and civic values that the award commemorates.

The 2023 Alice Wright Franzke Feminist Award recipients are:

Margaret Cantú-Sánchez, Ph.D.
Visiting Assistant Professor of English

David J. Cavazos
Director of Technical Support Center

Alyssa M. Cedillo (M.A. ‘11)
Clinical Director, Tree of Life Counseling Center and Founder, Root of It Foundation

Lauren Olivia Mabie
Candidate for Doctor of Jurisprudence, 2025

Join us as we celebrate the Alice Wright Franzke Feminist Award winners. An RSVP for the celebration by Tuesday, Feb. 28 is appreciated, but not required. Seating is limited.

For more information, contact dduesterhoeft@stmarytx.edu.