TWO UT GRADUATES AWARDED 2019 ELLIS ISLAND MEDAL OF HONOR

Dr. Yahya Rahmat-Samii and Dr. Nader Engheta two UT graduates were awarded the 2019 Ellis Island Medal of Honor for outstanding achievement in their personal and professional lives, as well as their commitment to the preservation of Iranian culture and heritage.

Established in 1986 by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO), the Ellis Island Medal of Honor ranks among the nation’s most prestigious awards, paying an annual tribute to the ancestry groups that comprise America’s unique cultural mosaic. The medals are presented on Ellis Island to American citizens of diverse origins for their outstanding contributions to their communities, their nation, and the world.