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Purdue alumnus Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the Hero of the Hudson, was awarded the university's Neil Armstrong Medal of Excellence on Nov. 12, 2010, making him only the second person to earn the honor.
Armstrong, a former astronaut and Purdue alumnus, returned to present the medal at a dinner that was part of his alma mater's annual President's Council Weekend. The Neil Armstrong Medal of Excellence recognizes individuals who have embodied the same pioneer spirit, determination and dedication that distinguished Neil Armstrong's exploration of space and his later roles as a businessman and scholar.
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