"In the late '60s, San Jose State was a rocking place, even though it wasn't yet called a university. One only needs to look at the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards, announced last week. Two founding members of a Grammy Award-winning band-Doobie Brothers and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Pat Simmons and Tom Johnston-will be recognized with lifetime achievement awards. The same night, at the same party, Krazy George will take home the Spartan Spirit Award."
"and Old Navy founder Jenny Ming will be crowned SJSU Alumna of the Year. Lastly, the Spirit of '68 Award will go to San Jose Taiko founders Roy and PJ Hirabayashi. The event, to be held on campus next March, recognizes exceptional Spartans who have made a profound impact in their professions, their communities and the San Jose State University family. This is going to be a serious party."
San Jose State will honor prominent alumni at the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards, including Doobie Brothers founders Pat Simmons and Tom Johnston with lifetime achievement awards. Krazy George will receive the Spartan Spirit Award, Jenny Ming will be named SJSU Alumna of the Year, and Roy and PJ Hirabayashi will receive the Spirit of '68 Award. The on-campus March event recognizes Spartans who have made impacts in their professions, communities, and the university family. A third-generation San Jose State graduate recalls connections to the honorees, remembering the Toulouse Street album and seeing Krazy George at Earthquakes games.
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