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April 2021 shawneestatealumni.com

Shawnee State Bears are National Champions!

The Men's Basketball program claimed the National Championship in the NAIA National Tournament on March 23 when they defeated Lewis Clark State (Idaho) 74-68 in Kansas City, MO. Head Coach DeLano Thomas ('16) was named NAIA Coach of the Year, and seniors James Jones and EJ Onu were named to the NAIA All-Tournament Team. Jones was also named the NAIA National Tournament MVP.

Read the Championship Game recap at ssubears.com.

Alumna discovers her career path at Shawnee State

Dr. Amy Heim ('09) enrolled in Shawnee State to pursue a career in art before she found her passion in dentistry. Graduating from the Pre-Med program, she attended dental school and eventually returned to her home community to open her dental practice.

Featured as a spotlight in our ongoing 35 Years series, read Amy's story online at shawneestatealumni.com.

President's Gala + Split the Pot Raffle

Alumni are invited to participate in this year's virtual President's Gala on Saturday, April 24. This year's Gala benefits the Friends of Shawnee Scholarship - a fund that has awarded over $250,000 in support to more than 250 students since 2002.

Support the scholarship fund by buying a Gala Ticket or joining the Split the Pot Raffle - visit www.ssugala.com.

Alumna's time in Peace Corps leads to pursuing a career in Public Health

Stacia Martin ('19) chose her major at Shawnee State to pursue her goal to help lower income communities access health care. Living in South Africa for three months before the COVID-19 pandemic, Stacia trained to assist in HIV education for the community. Now she has returned stateside and has enrolled in a Master of Public Health program to continue to pursue her career goals and expand her knowledge of non-profit organizations.

Featured as a spotlight in our ongoing 35 Years series, read Stacia's story online at shawneestatealumni.com.

Shawnee Magazine 2020 Feature: Young Alum Finds Success through College Credit Plus

Last spring, Abby Keith ('20) graduated from Shawnee State earning her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the same time she received her high school diploma.

Enrolled in College Credit Plus (CCP) courses beginning at age 12, Abby took on early college work hoping to challenge herself academically.

"I am fortunate to have a family who have been nothing but supportive of my academic endeavors."
View the full 2020 issue of the Shawnee Magazine online at shawnee.edu/magazine.

Alumni Spirit Shop: Featured Item

National Championship Apparel

Stock up on apparel celebrating the Men's Basketball team's NAIA National Championship on the Alumni Spirit Shop!

2 designs available in multiple styles.

Shop: shawneestatealumni.com/spirit-shop

Virtual Spring Bear Run

April 26 - May 9

Registration is $20 and open until Apr. 24.

Register online: shawnee.edu/bear-run

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