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Kyle Jackson from the Savannah Bananas

Flashes Go Bananas

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Magazine

October 2025

Catching up with two Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡alumni on the Banana Ball tour

A Homecoming in Fashion

Award-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell returns to Northeast Ohio to inspire Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡students and celebrate the art of design.

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A Stage for Every Era

Generations of Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡students have filled the stands and the floor of Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center to witness performances that defined their college years.

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Going Bananas

What began at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡now plays out under bright lights and big cheers, as two Golden Flashes bring their talents to the Savannah Bananas’ viral baseball phenomenon.

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The Captain Comes Home

From Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡to Yankee Stadium, Thurman Munson’s relentless drive and quiet leadership defined a career—and now, his spirit returns home in bronze.

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Class Notes

Here’s the latest news from the last century of Golden Flashes. 

Catch up on what fellow alumni have been doing over the years and be sure to share your update with us as well.

Remembering Jacqueline Ross, '80

A pioneering marketer and philanthropist whose adventurous spirit and kindness touched lives worldwide.

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Remembering Raj Aggarwal, MBA ’70, DBA ’75

A visionary scholar and mentor who blended intellect and compassion to uplift communities across the globe.

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Remembering Harold S. Fry

A beloved German professor whose wit and passion inspired generations of Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡students.

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Remembering Donald Matthew Flower, ’59

A devoted leader, educator and entrepreneur who built a life of learning, service and family.

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DIRECTOR CONTENT STRATEGY
Jen Lennon

STAFF CONTRIBUTORS
Chris Hyser
Phil Soencksen
 

SOCIAL MEDIA
Deanna Stevens Ulrich

DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
UCM Web Team
Paul McKinney

PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, ILLUSTRATION & ANIMATION 
Mike Rich
Jon Jivan
Ashton Blake

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS
Bob Christy, BS ’95
Rami Daud

VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING 
Stephen Ward

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