Kevin W. Bailey (SAHE 1990) was recognized as IUP’s recipient of the Keeper of the Flame Award at the 2024 PASSHE Summit on October 28. Bailey serves as the vice chancellor for student affairs at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Bailey has been recognized for his contributions to IUP and the student affairs field multiple times, including the 2009 Ronald Lunardini Distinguished Alumni Award from SAHE and IUP’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2019.
The Keepers of the Flame Award was created by the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø State System in 2022. The award recognizes individuals who embody a commitment to creating and promoting diverse and inclusive environments that cultivate a sense of belonging. Their work is always striving to improve the conditions in and around the university and to address historical inequities.