Caltech Distinguished Alumni Award

The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor the Institute bestows upon a graduate, and is in recognition of "a particular achievement of noteworthy value, a series of such achievements, or a career of noteworthy accomplishment." Selections are made by a faculty and alumni committee and confirmed by the Board of Trustees. Since the award's inception in 1966 Caltech has recognized a total of 221 alumni as standouts in science, engineering, business and the arts.

Here's a distinguished alumnus chosen randomly:

Frank R. Capra

The Sicilian-born Frank Capra graduated from the California Institute of Technology (Throop Institute) as a Chemical Engineering student. Capra worked part-time in film as a temporary job, but soon worked his way up to full-time, successful employment, eventually becoming a renowned director. His films range from drama to comedy and were noted for their accessibility to a broad range of audiences. His films include It Happened One Night (1934), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), and It's A Wonderful Life (1946). He passed away in 1991.

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