SAN DIEGO, Calif. — A Kennebunk resident has been selected to represent a prestigious alumni group during the University of San Diego’s upcoming graduation.

Kennebunk’s Peter Breslin was chosen to be part of the Alcala 100, an alumni group consisting of outstanding leaders from each graduating class. 

Breslin participated in a reception for the Alcala 100 that featured multiple speakers congratulating these young leaders on their accomplishments over the past four years, and the many more to come.

Every spring, administrators and faculty members from across the USD campus nominate key seniors leaders to be inducted into the Alcala 100. As students, these individuals demonstrated a passion for the university and through their contributions to student life they made a major impact on our campus.

As alumni, the members of Alcala 100 remain strong advocates and ambassadors for the University of San Diego and continue to develop leadership skills that will benefit their personal and professional development as well as their alma mater.

The Alcala 100 alumni are a vital link between their classmates and their alma mater. The university relies on their support to help develop a successful Alumni Association and stronger connections with alumni so USD can continue to grow and thrive.

The University of San Diego is a Catholic institution of higher learning committed to teaching, the liberal arts, the formation of values and the creation of ethical leaders.

Chartered in 1949, the school enrolls approximately 8,300 undergraduate and graduate full-time equivalent students.

The University of San Diego has a long history of public service and is recognized as a Changemaker Campus by Ashoka, the global association of the world’s leading social entrepreneurs. T

he university’s eight academic divisions include the College of Arts and Sciences, The School of Business, The Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, The School of Law, The School of Leadership and Education Sciences, the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Sciences, The Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, and the Division of Professional and Continuing Education.