Erik Ozolins, Anthropology '94

Erik Ozolins (Anthropology, '94) won the 2025 Ron Brandolini Award for Excellence at a Two-Year Institution from the National Collegiate Honors Council. The award is given to a two-year college honors director or faculty member for their outstanding contributions to the honors community. Ozolins is the honors Director at Mt. San Jacinto College, a position he has held since 2008. His teaching includes anthropology, biology, and cultural studies. In addition, he has served as President and Conference Chair of the Honors Transfer Council of California. Read more about Ozolins and the award.