UIndy Magazine - Summer 2026

KayLee Blum ’19 ’21 is a project archaeologist with Gulf South Research Corporation in Baton Rouge, La., effective December 2025. 2010-2019 David Logan ’19 was recognized as part of the 2026 Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame’s Men Silver Anniversary Team. Jacqueline Wiernicki ’19 , a music teacher at Central Elementary in Lebanon, Ind., was recently recognized by the CFP Foundation and awarded funding for new instruments during the College Football Playoff Championship.

Ethan Bean ’14 was elected to the Board of the Council for Maryland Archaeology (CfMA), which fosters public awareness, concern, and responsibility for the conservation of archaeological resources in Maryland. Kyle Schwab ’11 was promoted to Controller for Dallara USA. 2000-2009 Erin Webb ’04 published her memoir, Before Boston , which shares how a 2018 medical crisis reshaped her faith, family life, and perspective on success. Just seven months after recovering from a brain hemorrhage, she went on to complete the 2019 Boston Marathon. Matt Holmes ’02 was recently promoted to associate director of media coordination and statistics at the NCAA. Holmes serves as media coordinator for the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City, in addition to being part of the media coordination team for the Men’s Final Four and managing national statistics for Division I FBS and FCS football. 1990-1999 Oz Lindley ’99 has been appointed Managing Director, Business Development at Pathward. Most recently, he was Senior Vice President/ Managing Director at Cadence Bank.

🔖 Class Notes The University of Indianapolis alumni community is now over 40,000 strong, and we continue to grow together. Whether it’s a career milestone, a personal achievement, or a life- changing event, we want to celebrate your story with fellow Greyhounds. Share your updates and stay connected to the UIndy community! Class notes in this issue of the UIndy Magazine represent a selection of those submitted between Oct. 1, 2025, and March 24, 2026. A full list of class notes can be found online at uindy. edu/alumni/class-notes . 2020-2025

Jordan Tiegs ’10 ’13 was promoted to Bullpen Coach for the Texas Rangers. He credits Gary Vaught, Al Ready, and Sue Willey for giving him his start through UIndy’s Graduate Assistant program, where he earned his master’s degree and discovered his passion for coaching. CARET-UP

Ashley Ellis ’23 was recently promoted to Talent Advisor at Salesforce, leading Product Design Hiring in the Technology & Product Organization. CARET-UP

ENGAGED IN SERVICE Faith Kelley and Emma Gaston’s work reflects the reach of a UIndy education. Your support helps students turn learning into action—serving communities in Indianapolis and far beyond.

THE STORIES YOU’RE READING? YOU HELPED WRITE THEM. For nearly 125 years, UIndy has been a place where students find their purpose and shape stories rooted in service and impact. Today, those stories continue—and your support helps write what comes next.

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