2025 Opus College of Engineering Award Recipients

Distinguished Alumna of the Year Award
Kathleen M. Linehan, Eng ’91
Washington D.C.

Kathleen Linehan is using the transformational engineering education she received at Marquette to transform Washington, D.C. As president of Alpha Corporation, Kathleen has overseen major projects, such as modernizing and upgrading the elevator and new security entrance to the Washington Monument, construction of the new terminal at Reagan National Airport and refurbishing the Wolf Trap amphitheater.

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Professional Achievement Award
Mathew R. Dougherty, Eng ’00
Elmhurst, Ill.

Mat Dougherty has worked at McShane Construction since graduating from Marquette in 2000, demonstrating a refreshing dedication and determination in today’s workplace. His hard work and strong leadership throughout the years has been rewarded – Mat worked his way up from entry-level project engineer to the role of president in 2021.

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Service Award
Patrick T. Masterson, Eng ’98, Grad ’02
Wauwatosa, Wis.

As vice president of global supplier quality at Husco, Pat Masterson loves collaborating with people from around the world to solve problems. A true innovator, Pat is energized by finding ways to do things better and faster while making a long-term impact for Husco’s customers.

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Young Alumnus of the Year Award
Niraj B. Swami, Eng ’06
Streamwood, Ill.

Niraj Swami came to Marquette from India as an international student with an engineer’s mindset. His Marquette experience with a liberal arts education expanded his approach to problem-solving; he went from only focusing on the “how” to always asking “why.” Niraj loves working with clients in healthcare, education and conservation technology to blend logic and creativity into innovative solutions.

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