The Thomas More University Alumni Association recognized seven distinguished individuals during the 2025 Alumni Awards ceremony held recently in Ziegler Auditorium, celebrating honorees in six categories for their personal and professional achievements and commitment to advancing the mission of the University.
Edward Schneider received the Professional Achievement Award for his exemplary career in aviation and government service. A Dayton, Kentucky native and graduate of Covington Latin and Villa Madonna College, Schneider served as a naval aviator and NASA research pilot, logging more than 7,800 flight hours across 91 aircraft models. He is a Fellow and past president of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, a Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame inductee, and recipient of the NASA Disting