Alumni
Ian Holt’s Breakthrough Season Built on ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Roots
Ian Holt, ’18, isn't trying to look too far ahead, even as everything in his career suggests he's on the verge of the next big step.The former ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì golfer has already captured two Korn Ferry Tour victories this season, which is the main developmental tour for the PGA Tour, and put himself in s…
Alumni and Giving
Golden Friendships Last a Lifetime
Stepping across the stage to receive a ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì diploma is a major life milestone. As graduates begin this new journey, they take with them a solid education, personal growth, a network of peers and more. However, some of the most priceless memories they walk away with are the meaningful friendshi…
Alumni and Giving
The Basford Family ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Legacy
When James (Jim) Basford came to study business at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University the 1950s, he set in motion a tradition that would span three generations and nearly 500 miles.For Jim, education was the foundation upon which he built the rest of his life. He attended ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì for a year or so before joini…
Alumni and Giving
Porthouse Theatre’s Legacy of Community Support and Artistic Magic
For nearly 60 years, Porthouse Theatre has brought the power of theatre to the Northeast Ohio community while training the next generation of theatre artists. The annual summer-long program has become a beloved regional icon that produces three musicals, attracts more than 20,000 visitors and employ…
Alumni and Giving
What Makes a Golden Flash Shine?
There are more than 280,000 ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University alumni around the world helping their communities grow brighter every day. Here are five alumni whose personal and professional contributions make them – and their communities – shine.
Alumni and Giving
A Life Mapped by Service: Remembering Bea Shaheen McPherson, ’43
For more than 80 years, Bea Shaheen McPherson,’43, embodied what it means to be a ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì alumna. Whether serving her country during World War II, advocating for the recognition of women cartographers, supporting the growth of ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s School of Fashion and the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Mus…
Alumni and Giving
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Alumni Are Fueling the New York Fashion Industry
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University alumni are represented in every corner of the fashion capital of the United States. From leading marketing strategy to designing for internationally recognized brands to managing production for iconic labels, their career journeys demonstrate the depth of talent and preparation…
Alumni and Giving
Celebrating the Legacy of Service at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì
The newest addition to ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s Student Leadership Awards recognizes a value that has long defined the university community: service.Introduced this year through a partnership between the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement with the Center for Student Involvement, the Golde…
Alumni and Giving
From National History Day Intern to Executive Director - Cathy Gorn Leads Fulfilling, Impactful Career
It took a few ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì history classes for Cathy Gorn, ’82, National History Day Executive Director, to discover her passion for history. However, her journey to get there was unexpected.In her younger years, Cathy was interested in science so biology seemed like a fitting major for her. When she …
Alumni and Giving
Ashley Carlucci '06 Receives Beitler Distinguished Former Student Award
Ashley M. Carlucci '06, DNP, MHA, RN, CEN, CENP serves as the System Chief Nursing Executive for Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, Pa., where she provides strategic leadership for more than 6,000 nurses across a large, integrated health system.She is the recipient of the 2026 Roger T. Be…
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