{"id":18726,"date":"2022-12-21T17:45:17","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T21:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/?p=18726"},"modified":"2022-12-21T17:45:19","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T21:45:19","slug":"alumni-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/alumni-in-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Distinguished Themselves Nationally, Globally in 2022&#8217;s Top Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Kalamazoo College alumni continued to distinguish themselves locally, nationally and around the world through personal accomplishments, professional achievements and efforts that will make a difference in the educations of K students for years to come. Here are their top 10 stories of the year as determined by your clicks at our website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Mental Health Pro Lauds Benefits of Gratitude<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we address our mental health, we sometimes need to hear from people like Kristin Meekhof \u201997, the author of <em>A Widow\u2019s Guide to Healing<\/em>. She knows what it means to find strength after grief.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/10\/Mental-Health-Professional-Kristin-Meekhof-97-2.jpg\" alt=\"Mental Health Professional Kristin Meekhof\" class=\"wp-image-18054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/10\/Mental-Health-Professional-Kristin-Meekhof-97-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/10\/Mental-Health-Professional-Kristin-Meekhof-97-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/10\/Mental-Health-Professional-Kristin-Meekhof-97-2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>Kristin Meekhof &#8217;97 is a licensed therapist, life coach, speaker and best-selling author.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/lila-lazarus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Award-Winning Journalist Addresses First-Year Students at Convocation<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lila Lazarus \u201984, an award-winning journalist, producer and motivational speaker, was the keynote speaker for Kalamazoo College\u2019s 2022 Convocation on the Quad. Watch a replay of her speech.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"411\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/08\/Lila-Lazarus_fb.jpeg\" alt=\"Lila Lazarus\" class=\"wp-image-17631\" \/><figcaption>Lila Lazarus \u201984 is an award-winning journalist, producer and motivational speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/racial-reckoning-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>\u2018Reckoning\u2019 Examines K\u2019s Past to Build a Better Future<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anne Dueweke \u201984 believes we cannot understand where we are unless we understand where we\u2019ve been, especially when it comes to the racial climate of the U.S. and, closer to home, Kalamazoo College.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"716\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/03\/Anne-Dueweke_Sept-2021-alt-600x716.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of Author Anne Dueweke\" class=\"wp-image-16371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/03\/Anne-Dueweke_Sept-2021-alt-600x716.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/03\/Anne-Dueweke_Sept-2021-alt-300x358.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/03\/Anne-Dueweke_Sept-2021-alt-126x150.jpg 126w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/03\/Anne-Dueweke_Sept-2021-alt-1287x1536.jpg 1287w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/03\/Anne-Dueweke_Sept-2021-alt.jpg 1429w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Author Anne Dueweke &#8217;84<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/fellowship-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>New Fellowship Provides Post-Grad Opportunity Abroad for K Students<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A generous leadership gift from Robert Sherbin \u201979 is opening the doors to independent exploration outside the United States for Kalamazoo College graduates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"476\" height=\"476\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/07\/Bob-Sherbin-Fellowship-Abroad.jpg\" alt=\"Bob Sherbin establishing fellowship abroad\" class=\"wp-image-17267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/07\/Bob-Sherbin-Fellowship-Abroad.jpg 476w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/07\/Bob-Sherbin-Fellowship-Abroad-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/07\/Bob-Sherbin-Fellowship-Abroad-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 476px) 100vw, 476px\" \/><figcaption>Robert Sherbin &#8217;79<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/pulitzer-prize\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Alumna, Professor Emerita Earns Pulitzer Prize<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alumna, Professor Emerita and former writer-in-residence Diane Seuss \u201978 celebrated more recognition for her latest poetry collection, and this honor was the most prestigious yet.\u202fSeuss was granted a 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry for <em>frank: sonnets<\/em>, a collection of poems that discuss topics including addiction, disease, poverty and death. The collection previously received the PEN\/Voelcker Award for Poetry Collection, the National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry and the LA Times Book Prize for poetry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:18%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/05\/DianeSeuss-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"Diane Seuss\" class=\"wp-image-16797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/05\/DianeSeuss-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/05\/DianeSeuss-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/05\/DianeSeuss-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/05\/DianeSeuss-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/05\/DianeSeuss-1200x1800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/05\/DianeSeuss-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/05\/DianeSeuss.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption>Diane Seuss \u201978<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/super-bowl-halftime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Super Bowl Halftime Show Was Planned Through K Alumna<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alix Reynolds \u201911 had a hand in transforming the field at Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles into a sparkling nightscape, duplicating a scene from Compton, California, as it set the stage for musicians Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and 50 Cent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/03\/Alix-Reynolds-at-Sofi-Stadium-ahead-of-the-Super-Bowl-LVI-Halftime-Show-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"Super Bowl Halftime Planner Alix Reynolds in the empty seating bowl at Sofi Stadium\" class=\"wp-image-16047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/03\/Alix-Reynolds-at-Sofi-Stadium-ahead-of-the-Super-Bowl-LVI-Halftime-Show-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/03\/Alix-Reynolds-at-Sofi-Stadium-ahead-of-the-Super-Bowl-LVI-Halftime-Show-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/03\/Alix-Reynolds-at-Sofi-Stadium-ahead-of-the-Super-Bowl-LVI-Halftime-Show-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/03\/Alix-Reynolds-at-Sofi-Stadium-ahead-of-the-Super-Bowl-LVI-Halftime-Show-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/03\/Alix-Reynolds-at-Sofi-Stadium-ahead-of-the-Super-Bowl-LVI-Halftime-Show-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Alix Reynolds \u201911, an account manager for Lititz, Pennsylvania-based ATOMIC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/kopecky-supports-student-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>K Announces $5 Million Gift to Support Student Access<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robert J. Kopecky \u201972 established the Ervin J. and Violet A. Kopecky Endowed Scholarship Fund, named in honor of his parents, and the Robert J. Kopecky \u201972 Endowed Study Abroad Fund. He also contributed to additional study abroad funding, current-use scholarships and the Kalamazoo College Fund.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"750\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/03\/Bob-Kopecky-72-600x750.jpg\" alt=\"Bob Kopecky '72\" class=\"wp-image-16345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/03\/Bob-Kopecky-72-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/03\/Bob-Kopecky-72-300x375.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/03\/Bob-Kopecky-72-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/03\/Bob-Kopecky-72.jpg 996w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Bob Kopecky &#8217;72<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/diane-seuss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Alumna, Professor Emerita, Poet Garnering Recognition<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With accolades rolling in for her latest book and a new collection of poetry on the horizon, Diane Seuss \u201978 marked National Poetry Month in April with virtual readings across the country while reflecting on the successes and challenges of the past two years, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, the John Updike Award and the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"771\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/04\/frank-600x771.jpg\" alt=\"Book Cover for Frank:Sonnets by Diane Seuss\" class=\"wp-image-16451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/04\/frank-600x771.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/04\/frank-300x386.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/04\/frank-117x150.jpg 117w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/04\/frank.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Diane Seuss &#8217;78 published her fifth collection of poetry, &#8220;frank: sonnets,&#8221; in 2021.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/equity-in-womens-athletics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>$500,000 Gift Establishes Endowment for Equity in Women\u2019s Athletics<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gift, from Dana Getman \u201968, established the Getman Endowment for Equity in Women\u2019s Athletics, which supports the College\u2019s strategic plan, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/strategic-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Advancing Kalamazoo College: A Strategic Vision for 2023<\/em><\/a>. Getman hopes creating this fund will inspire others to recognize and address inequities women face in athletics and beyond.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"451\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/07\/Dana-Getman-1-600x451.jpg\" alt=\"Dana Getman, Katie Getman and Teresa Getman for Equity Endowment\" class=\"wp-image-17132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/07\/Dana-Getman-1-600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/07\/Dana-Getman-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/07\/Dana-Getman-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/07\/Dana-Getman-1-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/07\/Dana-Getman-1-2048x1538.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Dana Getman \u201968 (center) visits the Kalamazoo College Fitness and Wellness Center with his wife, Teresa (left) and his daughter Kate Getman.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-10 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/larry-bell-donation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>K Receives $5.25 Million Gift from Alumnus Larry Bell \u201980<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This transformative gift will establish endowed funds to support the <a href=\"https:\/\/envirostewardship.kzoo.edu\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/envirostewardship.kzoo.edu\/\">Center for Environmental Stewardship<\/a>, a distinguished chair in American history, and food justice and sustainability programming. Additional funds will support both the Larry J. Bell \u201980 Endowed Scholarship, which was established in 2017, and the Kalamazoo College Fund.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/02\/Larry-Bell-at-Homecoming_instagram-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"Larry Bell at Homecoming_instagram\" class=\"wp-image-15724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/02\/Larry-Bell-at-Homecoming_instagram-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/02\/Larry-Bell-at-Homecoming_instagram-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/02\/Larry-Bell-at-Homecoming_instagram-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/02\/Larry-Bell-at-Homecoming_instagram-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2022\/02\/Larry-Bell-at-Homecoming_instagram-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Shannon Bell (from left), Larry Bell \u201980 and Kalamazoo College President Jorge G. Gonzalez.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2022, K alumni continued to distinguish themselves through accomplishments and efforts that will make a difference for K students for years to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":147,"featured_media":16047,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[232,3],"tags":[31],"post_formats":[],"class_list":["post-18726","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-alumni","category-news","tag-alumni"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>Alumni Distinguished Themselves Nationally, Globally in 2022<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In 2022, K alumni continued to distinguish themselves through accomplishments and efforts that will make a 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