Nobel Laureates
The Nobel Prize is an international award administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm, Sweden. Since 1901, the prize has been awarded every year for profound achievements that have greatly contributed to physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and peace.
Frederick Reines, Physics, 1995
Irwin A. Rose, Chemistry, 2004
F. Sherwood Rowland, Chemistry, 1995
National Medal of Science
Established in 1959, the National Medal of Science is a presidential award that recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to science, mathematics and engineering.
R. Duncan Luce, Behavioral & Social Science, 2003
Frederick Reines, Physical Sciences, 1983
National Humanities Medal
The National Humanities Medal honors individuals or groups whose work has deepened the nation's understanding of the humanities and broadened engagement with history, literature, languages, philosophy and other related fields.
Vicki Ruiz, History, Chicano/Latino Studies, 2015
Pulitzer Prize
The Pulitzer Prize recognizes the most impactful achievements in American journalism, letters, drama and music.
John R. Miles, English, 1996
Barry Siegel, English, 2002
Hector Tobar, English, 1992