Five EHHS alumni are included in a series of 30- and 60-second commercials set to air during WKYC’s Olympic coverage July 26-Aug. 12. This series of ads aim to increase Kent State’s prestige as a global university committed to supporting international students.
The ads include:
Olympic Hopeful Gabby Bailey features Danniel Thomas-Dodd (Physical Education '17).
Kent State in Rwanda features Jordon Egbert, Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs '24); Emily Spencer (Human Development and Family Science '24); and Pacifique Niyonzima, Program Manager for Kent State Center in Rwanda/Sub-Saharan Africa (Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs '19).
Former men's basketball player Chris Ortiz, (Professional Studies '16), is not included in the ads but he will also compete on the world stage representing Puerto Rico at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics.