Alumni News
ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ University 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 ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ 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.
Making the World Forever Brighter: Paying it Forward by Supporting Student Success
Sept. 27, 2021
Joyce A. Baugh, M.A. β83, Ph.D. β89 and husband, Roger Hatch, Ph.D., were grateful to discover a way they could honor former ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ professors while helping ensure students have access to a ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ education, regardless of their financial situation. Joyceβs path to Kentβ¦
Read More »Tierra Haynes, β06
Sept. 14, 2021
Tierra Haynes, β06, used her own experiences as a mother to create an online community free of judgement for other moms to support each other through the many challenges of motherhood.
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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
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ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ Alumnus Captures Notable Success
Sept. 8, 2021
Influenced by artists like ReneΜ Magritte and Piet Mondrian, ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ University alumnus Jermaine Jackson Jr. believes the best way to get the point across in a photo is by keeping it simple.
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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¦
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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 ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ University, but this isnβt the only family legacy Max carries on. In 2015, his parents opened Cockeye BBQ, andβ¦
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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.
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