Alumni News
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ isn’t just the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio — it’s where more than 285,000 alumni earned degrees that propelled them forward on pathways to success.
From boardrooms and creative studios to nonprofits and the skies above, Golden Flashes are leading with purpose and passion. Their stories of innovation, leadership and impact showcase a boldness of spirit that is undeniably ºìÐÓÊÓƵ ºìÐÓÊÓƵ — where education transforms lives and values like respect and compassion are more than ideals; they are core values to live by. Read on for stories of Golden Flashes around the globe who are doing extraordinary things.
Kristen ’09 and Nicholas ’08 Blazek
Jan. 28, 2021
Their StoryWe met through a mutual friend on campus. I was a tour guide and he was a student manager for Prentice Cafe. We started dating in 2007, right before I went to NYC with the fashion school for a semester. The Proposal and MarriageIn 2010, we went on a little…
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Melissa ’08 and Curt ’08
Jan. 28, 2021
Their StoryWe met at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ ºìÐÓÊÓƵ in 2004 and started dating in 2007. We had a lot of mutual friends and we ended up living on College Street together. We started dating in 2007 after attending a Lambda Chi Date Party together! The Proposal and MarriageWe got engaged at The…
Read More »Download Your Digital 2021 Alumni Calendar!
Jan. 20, 2021
We hope the New Year is treating our Golden Flashes well. To brighten up your home or office, we are offering a ºìÐÓÊÓƵ ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Alumni 2021 digital wall calendar. Download your calendar below, print it out and hang it up with ºìÐÓÊÓƵ ºìÐÓÊÓƵ pride!
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Alan Canfora's life, legacy to be honored in Scholarship Fund
Dec. 29, 2020
Donations will benefit students in ºìÐÓÊÓƵ ºìÐÓÊÓƵ's Library Science program.
Read More »Congratulations to Lou Holtz, ’59, Who Received Presidential Medal of Freedom
Dec. 21, 2020
Lou Holtz, ’59, one of the most successful college football coaches of all time, proudly received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump in December. Holtz is the only coach in the history of collegiate football who took six different teams to a bowl…
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ºìÐÓÊÓƵ ºìÐÓÊÓƵ community continues record-breaking philanthropy during Giving Tuesday
Dec. 3, 2020
Despite the economic impact of COVID-19, alumni, friends, faculty and staff came together to raise $2.3 million to support more than 2,300 students.
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ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s Giving Tuesday Brings Golden Flashes Community Together
Nov. 10, 2020
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ ºìÐÓÊÓƵ launched its month-long celebration of philanthropy, Giving Tuesday, on Nov. 9 and highlighted a fundamental belief that “Flashes Take Care of Flashes.â€
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ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s Giving Tuesday Brings Golden Flashes Community Together
Nov. 10, 2020
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ ºìÐÓÊÓƵ launched its month-long celebration of philanthropy, Giving Tuesday, on Nov. 9 and highlighted a fundamental belief that “Flashes Take Care of Flashes.â€
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ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s Giving Tuesday Brings Golden Flashes Community Together
Nov. 10, 2020
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ ºìÐÓÊÓƵ launched its month-long celebration of philanthropy, Giving Tuesday, on Nov. 9 and highlighted a fundamental belief that “Flashes Take Care of Flashes.â€
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