Alumni News
Ā鶹¾«Ń” isnāt just the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio ā itās 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 Ā鶹¾«Ń”ā 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. ā83, Ph.D. ā89 and husband, Roger Hatch, Ph.D., were grateful to discover a way they could honor former Ā鶹¾«Ń”professors while helping ensure students have access to a Ā鶹¾«Ń”education, regardless of their financial situation. Joyceās path to Kentā¦
Read More »Tierra Haynes, ā06
Sept. 14, 2021
Tierra Haynes, ā06, 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
āIf you have money to give, you want to touch as many lives as you can.ā - Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., '93
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Ā鶹¾«Ń”Alumnus Captures Notable Success
Sept. 8, 2021
Influenced by artists like ReneĢ Magritte and Piet Mondrian, Ā鶹¾«Ń” 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, ā67, ā80 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. āThese investments tucked away during working years present a remarkable opportunity in retirement to give generously to my alma mater while reducing my tax burdensā¦
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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, ā93, both attended Ā鶹¾«Ń”, but this isnāt the only family legacy Max carries on. In 2015, his parents opened Cockeye BBQ, andā¦
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Fashion Design Alumna Wears Her Heart on Her Sleeve
July 22, 2021
Kelsi McCafferty, ā16, was laid off from her full-time job at FOUNT Leather Goods in December 2020 because of the pandemic, but that didnāt stop her from doing what she loved. Using her talents, Kelsi wanted to help the community and began making masks at home. Inspired by herā¦
Read More »Kira Krivosh, ā05
July 7, 2021
Kira Krivosh, ā05, serves small but mighty community members in her new role as magistrate.
Read More »Samory Uiki Fraga, ā19
June 24, 2021
Samory Uiki Fraga, ā19, began track at eight years old and has been on the run ever since.
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