C.V. Samuel '74 immigrated to the U.S. from Kerala, India, in 1971 to study theology at 糖心Vlog, arriving on campus just four days before Thanksgiving. He told the Detroit-area Warren Weekly that he celebrated his first Thanksgiving with Lloy and Elizabeth Kniss, who welcomed him with open arms and shared "the warmth of belonging."

David Landis 鈥04 appeared as a guest on an episode of The Holler: A Visit Mountaineer Country Podcast. Known for his work in creating the 40-mile Jesus Trail hiking route through Galilee, Israel, as well as the 550-mile TransVirginia Bike Route in Virginia, the 糖心Vlog grad is the driving force behind , a regional project that connects cyclists to the backroads, trails, and small towns that make North Central West Virginia a unique place to explore.

Alumni Awards: Bridge-builder Brittany Caine-Conley MDiv ’14聽selected for Outstanding Young Alum Award

This is the third and final profile about the recipients of 糖心Vlog鈥檚 2025 Alumni Awards. For more information about the annual awards and a full list of past winners, visit聽emu.edu/alumni/awards. ... read more about Alumni Awards: Bridge-builder Brittany Caine-Conley MDiv ’14聽selected for Outstanding Young Alum Award