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06/02/2026

Alumni Association Award Spotlight: Cathy Parks Loevner ’71, Sed Ministrare Award 👑

The Sed Ministrare Award is the highest distinction bestowed by the Alumni Association Board. This award recognizes an individual who exemplifies our university's motto, "Non ministrari, sed ministrare"—"Not to be served, but to serve"—through a life dedicated to service.

Cathy Parks Loevner was a Dean’s List student at Queens and served as a Student Government class representative. After graduation, she spent several years in Washington, D.C., working for a congressman. Throughout her adult life, Cathy has remained deeply connected to Queens through both leadership and philanthropy, serving on the Board of Trustees and providing generous financial support.

Cathy and her husband, David, have made substantial contributions to the university, including support for the renovation of the Fine Arts Center, where a gallery bears their name. She was instrumental in establishing the Class of ’71 Scholarship and, this year, helped secure its endowment. For several years, Cathy and David also hosted the Queens NYC travel group and fellow alumni at the University Club, strengthening alumni engagement in the New York area.

Beyond Queens, Cathy has been active in her Princeton community, serving on the Princeton University Art Museum Advisory Council and on the Board of Trustees of the boarding school she attended prior to enrolling at Queens. She also played a key role in establishing the Teaching Garden adjacent to Morrison Hall in memory of classmate Betsy Lieblich, in honor of a biology professor’s request that donated funds be used for this purpose. Always willing to help plan for the future of Queens, Cathy is richly deserving of this recognition during her 55th reunion year.

05/31/2026

Alumni Association Award Spotlight: Sarah Fatherly, Ph.D., Honorary Alumna Award 👑⁠

Sarah Fatherly is the chief operations officer, provost, and vice president for academic affairs for Queens, overseeing all academic programs and services. With over two decades of experience in higher education administration, Fatherly joined Queens in 2012 as associate provost and dean of university programs, providing a renewed focus on student success and retention initiatives, before subsequently moving into the provost role in 2017.

With leadership transitions, she recently stepped in as the university’s chief operations officer, a role that includes oversight of all campus operations and management of the senior leadership team.
She earned a B.A. from Gustavus Adolphus College, an M.A., and a Ph.D. in United States History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with specializations in early American and women’s history.

05/30/2026

What a great night for some baseball! ⚾️ Thank you to everyone who joined us at Truist Field to cheer on the Knights!

05/29/2026

Alumni Association Award Spotlight: Christopher Dennis EMBA '16, Graduate Alumnus Achievement Award 👑⁠

Christopher Dennis is a real estate developer, entrepreneur, community builder, and sought-after international inspirational speaker. A proud graduate of Queens, he has spent more than 15 years strengthening historically underserved communities through thoughtful development, mentorship, and expanded access to opportunity.

As Founder and Principal of E-Fix Development Corp, Christopher has led revitalization efforts across Charlotte’s Corridors of Opportunity, transforming underutilized commercial sites into neighborhood anchors that bring essential services, small businesses, and stable employment back to overlooked communities.

Beyond development, Christopher is the Founder of Community Dream Builders, a nonprofit focused on youth empowerment, small-business incubation, and community-driven revitalization in Charlotte’s Historic West End. He also created Real Estate & Roast, a weekly education platform that has generated an estimated $6 million in community economic impact in just one year.

05/28/2026

Alumni Association Award Spotlight: Cat Crisp ’01, Outstanding Alumna Award 👑⁠
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Dr. Cat Crisp is board-certified in Pelvic Medicine and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, as well as Obstetrics and Gynecology with Cincinnati Urogynecology Associates.

Following a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Wright State University in Dayton, OH, she completed three additional years of fellowship training in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. Dr. Crisp is a member of the American Urogynecological Association, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, and the Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati.

She received the Dennis Barber Excellence in Academic Achievement Award and was twice nominated for the Arnold Gold Humanism and Excellence in Medicine Award. Dr. Crisp has twice won the prestigious President’s Award given to the first-place scientific manuscript at the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons annual meeting. Most recently, she was nominated for Cincinnati’s 2014 Forty Under 40 and awarded first place for her presentation at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ district meeting.

05/27/2026

Alumni Association Award Spotlight: Chris Barlow ’06, Alumnus Service Award 👑

Chris Barlow ’06 and his wife, Perky ’08, live in Charlotte with their four children. Chris currently serves as Vice President for CCaaS Software Development at Nuso, LLC, while dedicating more than a decade to supporting children’s health through Extra Life, a program of Children’s Miracle Network that engages the gaming community to raise funds for sick and injured kids.

Chris has individually raised more than $60,000 for Levine Children’s Hospital (Atrium), coordinating digital engagement and content to elevate awareness of the needs of hospitalized children in the Charlotte region. He has become the #1 individual Extra Life fundraiser in Charlotte.

More recently, Chris has partnered with Perky on a new fundraising effort supporting Hemby Children’s Hospital (Novant), continuing their shared dedication to improving outcomes for children and families in their community.

05/26/2026

FREE HATS! Today is the last day to register for the Queens Alumni Night at the Knights Game on Saturday, May 30, at 6:00 p.m. Which also means it's your last chance to be among the first 50 alumni to sign up and receive this awesome Queens hat (as modeled by Rex's lion friend). Free hat + Knights game + Queens friends = SO MUCH FUN. The weather is showing 70s and no rain ⚾

Sign up now: https://engage.queens.edu/register/KnightsGame26

05/24/2026

Let's hit it out of the park for the Queens Alumni Night at the Knights Game! Bring your friends and family for a fun evening at Truist Field on Saturday, May 30, at 6:00 p.m. First 50 alumni to sign up get a FREE Queens hat 🧢 You only have until Tuesday to register! Tickets are $25 and include $2 of loaded value. Sign up now: https://engage.queens.edu/register/KnightsGame26

05/21/2026

Alumni Association Award Spotlight: Sydney Stepney ’21, 10 Under 10 👑

Sydney Stepney is originally from Atlanta, Georgia. She earned her undergraduate degree magna cm laude from Queens, majoring in Health Sciences with a minor in Public Health, and was honored as the Class of 2021 recipient of the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award for character, leadership, and service.

She went on to earn her Master of Health Administration, graduating magna cm laude, from The Ohio State University in 2023.
Sydney completed a competitive two-year Administrative Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Medicine, where she gained broad experience across clinical, operational, and strategic initiatives. She currently serves as a Program Manager for the University of Texas Health Intelligence Platform (UT-HIP) Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative (TPI).

We asked Sydney: What advice would you give your younger self during your first year after graduation?

Sydney's response: "I’d remind myself to meditate on Romans 8:28—everything truly works together for your good. You worked hard and sacrificed so much during undergrad to get here. Now is the time to be bold, step out on faith, and leave nothing on the table as you navigate graduate school.

I know leaving the community you built feels scary, but they remain part of your village in 2026 and beyond. Queens gave you a platform to lead and mentor—stay true to those gifts and your heart for people. Run your own race, release what no longer serves you, and trust this next chapter.

You’ve got this, girl. You’ve been set apart from the start!"

(Photo by Tricia Coyne)

05/20/2026

Alumni Association Award Spotlight: Keegan Rapp '21, 10 Under 10 👑⁠

Keegan Rapp graduated from Queens with a degree in Political Science in 2021. During his time at Queens, he took a semester abroad with JBIP to Sweden and completed an internship at the Washington Center in Washington, D.C. Since graduation, he has been a two-time AmeriCorps volunteer, first as a Team Leader in AmeriCorps NCCC in Colorado with Habitat for Humanity, then as a local government fellow in Granville County North Carolina with Lead for North Carolina.

Keegan completed two years teaching English in Japan as a JET Program Assistant Language Teacher in Kagoshima.

We asked Keegan, "How did your Queens experience prepare you in ways you didn’t realize at the time?"

He shared, "Queens gave me valuable opportunities to work with youth as an orientation leader, camp counselor, and tour guide. Small class sizes fostered meaningful discussions and strong relationships with professors, staff, and peers, which led to opportunities after graduation. The mandatory internship and career course also prepared me to be a confident professional and clarify my career and financial goals."

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