Class Notes
Here’s the latest news from the last century of Golden Flashes. Catch up on what fellow alumni have been doing over the years and be sure to share your update with us as well.
Thomas Dietz, '72, Grand Isle, VT, was elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, Class of 2024.
After retiring from a 44-year career in geriatric speech pathology, Linda Fifer, Hamilton, MT, '74, M.A. '75, turned her creativity to writing novels: "The Road Between Two Skies," Literary Titan Gold Book winner "Finding the Grain," and the soon-to-be-released "Winter's Turn." Visit her website to sample chapters. .
Kathy Kudravi, '87, Phoenix, AZ, was named the 2024 Ann Miller Service Award winner by the Association for Women in Sports Media (AWSM). The award is presented annually to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the organization.
Kudravi joined AWSM in 1992 and served as secretary/treasurer for eight years, overseeing the group's finances and distribution of the printed directory and newsletter and processed memberships. She also served as chair of the executive committee, mentoring and advising two presidents while creating partnerships with other media groups. She is a past Miller Award finalist.
Kudravi worked in sports media for 32 years before joining the University of Arizona Health Sciences Office of Communications in 2021 as executive director, campus communications and publications.
Founded in 1987, AWSM is a 501c3 organization whose membership supports the advancement and growth of women in sports media.
Sara Harper, '12, M.S. '14, Ph.D. '16, Huntsville, AL, is a tenure-track assistant professor in kinesiology at The University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Brett Juarez, '14, Troy, MT, proposed to Carmen Arriaga (Fresno State, '16) at the Fresno State vs. Kent State football game Sept. 23, 2023. They are set to be married in the summer of 2025.
recently reach a professional milestone, embark on a memorable adventure, or expand your family? Whether you got married, had a child, or met a grandchild, we want to celebrate with you! Share your updates and stories with us —we can't wait to hear what you've been up to!
recently reach a professional milestone, embark on a memorable adventure, or expand your family? Whether you got married, had a child, or met a grandchild, we want to celebrate with you! Share your updates and stories with us —we can't wait to hear what you've been up to!