Alumni
Alberto Vázquez, '21
I believe all students should have a study abroad experience.
John Pippin, ’04
John Pippin, ’04, is a visionary entrepreneur with an affinity for his alma mater—and a knack for pairing craft beers with donuts. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business, John entered corporate America. Ten years later, he and his wife Shelley decided to take a risk for love—the love of donuts, craft beer and Cleveland, that is. They opened Brewnuts in 2013, the first donut bar in the country serving craft beer-based donuts.
Sarah Shendy, ’06
Sarah Shendy, ’06, found the passion that fueled her career in law enforcement during her time at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University. Sarah is a police officer and proud ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì alumna—and in June 2020, she became the first Director of the Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment, a newly established office in the state legislature.
Save the Date for ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Homecoming 2021
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and the community are encouraged to save the date for one of the university’s long-standing traditions. ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì will celebrate Homecoming 2021 on Saturday, Oct. 2.
Alumni Spotlight - Kris Palcho '90
When Kris was asked what keeps her engaged with CAE 30 years after graduating with her bachelor's degree, her response was rooted in CAE core values.
Alumna Sarah Shendy Named First Director of Ohio Office of Law Enforcement and Recruitment
In 2020, alumna Sarah Shendy became the first Director of the newly created Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment. Shendy worked hard to achieve this prestigious position, but had it not been for ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University, she may have never gone into law enforcement.
Alumna Sarah Shendy, ’06, Named First Director of Ohio Office of Law Enforcement and Recruitment
Sarah Shendy, ’06, has been appointment as the first Director, Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment. Had it not been for ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University, she may have never gone into law enforcement.
Alumni Spotlight - Patricia Zinsmeister Parker
The journey of an artist comes with many twists and turns. Opportunities and challenges arise throughout artists' careers, creating pathways to take charge of their future in the arts. For Patricia Zinsmeister Parker, this has meant exploring different painting techniques, defying gender inequalitie…
Larry Armstrong, ’79, ’80
Lawrence R. Armstrong, ’79, ’80, is the epitome of a devoted ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University alumni, particularly of our architecture program.
Larry is a native Clevelander (Painesville, OH), an architecture graduate and a member of one of the early student cohorts to study abroad with ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì in Florence in 1979. After graduation, Larry went on to serve as President and CEO, and now Chairman, of Ware Malcomb – an international architecture, interior, civil engineering and branding firm. His personal success is notable on its own. However, it’s the dedication he and his wife (aka: high school and college sweetheart), Sandy, have shown to ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì that has changed the future for so many other Golden Flashes. Currently, they co-chair the university’s Campaign Executive Committee, and he serves on the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Foundation Board, volunteers to support the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, and they generously support architecture, fashion, dance and study abroad programs for our students. This dynamic and philanthropic leader has set trends in his industry and is blazing a trail for KSU students to have their own bright futures. Larry and Sandy personify what it means to say Flashes Take Care of Flashes! Get to know Larry in his own words.
Erin ’03 and Daniel ’03 Matthews
Their StoryWe met at Mike’s Place where Dan was a line cook and I was a waitress. We continued to date while we both attended KSU. We were married the year after we graduated.The Proposal and MarriageWe were married in October and because I love Front campus in the Fall, that’s where we had the majo…
