Andrea Wright Jones, '91, Fort Wayne, TX, and Michael "Mike" Jones, were married in a small private ceremony on Aug. 26. The ceremony was held in the chapel of their church, Rising Star Baptist Church, which is led by Pastor Ralph S. Emerson. Before God and 40 close family and friends, the loving couple said, "I do!" This is the second marriage for them both, and they plan on it being their last. The dashing couple met nine months ago and have been inseparable ever since. They share a love of sports, traveling and laughter.

In September, Dave Herpy, '01, Clayton, NC, began a new role as a district director with the NC Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. In this role, Herpy provides leadership and support for regional centers and talented professionals who serve small and midsize businesses across the state. He credits his experience directing the Kent State Adventure Center from 2007-13, including launching the Crooked River Adventures canoe/kayak livery in 2010, as an important part of his professional journey.

Kent State electronic media production graduate Brandon Lazenko, '16, Coraopolis, PA, has launched a Seed&Spark campaign for ""Body in the Basement,"" a short horror film presented by Robert Kurtzman.

Written and directed by Lazenko, the film brings together numerous Kent State alumni among its cast and crew. It follows two men attempting to dispose of a body in the basement of an abandoned house, where the job becomes more than they expected.