The Spirit of Saint Mary’s

July 14, 2016

Odell Johnson ’58 is this year’s Alumni of the Year.

A prominent leader in higher education in the San Francisco Bay Area for many years, Johnson served as president of Laney College for 17 years. Throughout his career, he has devoted significant attention to his alma mater, serving on the Alumni Board of Directors, mentoring Gaels in the Black Student Union and Black Alumni Chapter, and is currently on the Board of Regents. Generous with his time and philanthropy, Johnson has been instrumental in establishing a new endowed scholarship for undergraduate African American students.

Read more about all of this year’s alumni award recipients.