Tydings is pleased to congratulate Alexander M. Giles on being named a recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award from Frostburg State University. The award recognizes alumni who demonstrate outstanding professional success, community involvement, and continued engagement with their alma mater.
Alex, a 1994 graduate of Frostburg State, was deeply involved in campus leadership during his time at the university. As a student, he served as Student Government Association president during the 1993–1994 academic year and worked closely with then-University President Dr. Catherine Gira. In that role, Giles participated in advocacy efforts on behalf of the university and Western Maryland, including traveling to Annapolis, Maryland, to testify before state legislators. He also collaborated with university leadership to address “town-gown” initiatives with the City of Frostburg City Council, helping strengthen the relationship between the university and the surrounding community.
During his senior year, Alex founded a campus-wide volunteer initiative known as “The Big Event,” a community service day held annually on the Sunday of Homecoming weekend. More than three decades later, the program continues to connect students with volunteer opportunities throughout the Frostburg community.
Since graduating, Alex has remained actively engaged with Frostburg State, regularly returning to campus to mentor student leaders and participate in leadership development programs that support the next generation of students.
The Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award will be presented at the Frostburg State University Alumni Awards Dinner on April 18, 2026, during a ceremony honoring alumni who have made lasting contributions in their professions and communities.
Tydings congratulates Alex on this well-deserved recognition and celebrates his continued commitment to leadership, mentorship, and service.