Alumni News
ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊ isnβt just the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio β itβs where more than 280,000 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 ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊ State β 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.
An Ensemble of Philanthropy
Sept. 9, 2021
βIf you have money to give, you want to touch as many lives as you can.β - Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., '93
Read More »ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊ State Alumnus Captures Notable Success
Sept. 8, 2021
Influenced by artists like ReneΜ Magritte and Piet Mondrian, ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊ alumnus Jermaine Jackson Jr. believes the best way to get the point across in a photo is by keeping it simple.
Read More »Kathleen Rydar, β67, β80 MA Impacts Students' Lives Using Her IRA's Required Minimum Distributions
Aug. 31, 2021
For Kathleen Rydar, '67, '80 MA, receiving support while a student herself sparked a lifetime of giving back. βThese investments tucked away during working years present a remarkable opportunity in retirement to give generously to my alma mater while reducing my tax burdensβ¦
Read More »Max Hoover
Aug. 5, 2021
KSU alumnus Max Hoover brings unique flavor(s) to his hometown.Max comes from a family of Golden Flashes. His parents, Erik and Stacey, β93, both attended ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊ, but this isnβt the only family legacy Max carries on. In 2015, his parents opened Cockeye BBQ, andβ¦
Read More »Fashion Design Alumna Wears Her Heart on Her Sleeve
July 22, 2021
Kelsi McCafferty, β16, was laid off from her full-time job at FOUNT Leather Goods in December 2020 because of the pandemic, but that didnβt stop her from doing what she loved. Using her talents, Kelsi wanted to help the community and began making masks at home. Inspired by herβ¦
Read More »Kira Krivosh, β05
July 7, 2021
Kira Krivosh, β05, serves small but mighty community members in her new role as magistrate.
Read More »Samory Uiki Fraga, β19
June 24, 2021
Samory Uiki Fraga, β19, began track at eight years old and has been on the run ever since.
Read More »ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊ State Alumna and Journalist Finds Additional Success on Social Media
June 16, 2021
ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊ State alumna Jeannette Reyes, β12, uses TikTok for fun outside of her television anchor responsibilities at FOX 5 Washington, D.C. Last October, Reyes posted a video with her husband using their βanchor talkβ voices to decide on choices for dinner. She never expected herβ¦
Read More »Distinguished Teaching Award Recipients Announced
May 24, 2021
This year's 2020 Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA) recipients are an outstanding group of teachers who are truly dedicated to their students' success. Sponsored by the ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊ State Alumni Association, the DTA&²Τ²ϊ²υ±θ;Ύ±²υβ¦
Read More »Thank You for a Great Flashes Give Back Week!
April 27, 2021
Thank You for a Great Flashes Give Back Week!From volunteerism to philanthropy, Flashes Take Care of Flashes. Whether you participated in a virtual volunteer opportunity, gave back to student scholarships, thanked a generous donor or volunteer, or βfound Flash,β we appreciateβ¦
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