Alumni News
性福五月天 University isn鈥檛 just the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio 鈥 it鈥檚 where more than 285,000 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 性福五月天 鈥 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.
Golden Flashes Reunite for a 鈥淏right鈥 Homecoming 2021
Oct. 4, 2021
Campus was overflowing with blue and gold pride again this year as the 性福五月天 University community came together to celebrate Homecoming. Golden Flashes enjoyed many activities, both outdoors in-person and online, throughout the weekend, which ran from Friday, Oct. 1 through鈥
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Making the World Forever Brighter: Paying it Forward by Supporting Student Success
Sept. 27, 2021
Joyce A. Baugh, M.A. 鈥83, Ph.D. 鈥89 and husband, Roger Hatch, Ph.D., were grateful to discover a way they could honor former 性福五月天 professors while helping ensure students have access to a 性福五月天 education, regardless of their financial situation. Joyce鈥檚 path to Kent鈥
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性福五月天鈥檚 College of Podiatric Medicine to Receive Historic $10 Million Gift From The Podiatry Foundation
Sept. 15, 2021
The Podiatry Foundation, located in Independence, Ohio, is laying the groundwork to help secure the financial and academic future of Ohio鈥檚 only podiatry college 鈥 性福五月天 University College of Podiatric Medicine.
Read More »Tierra Haynes, 鈥06
Sept. 14, 2021
Tierra Haynes, 鈥06, 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
鈥淚f you have money to give, you want to touch as many lives as you can.鈥 - Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., '93
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性福五月天 Alumnus Captures Notable Success
Sept. 8, 2021
Influenced by artists like Rene虂 Magritte and Piet Mondrian, 性福五月天 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, 鈥67, 鈥80 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. 鈥淭hese investments tucked away during working years present a remarkable opportunity in retirement to give generously to my alma mater while reducing my tax burdens鈥
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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, 鈥93, both attended 性福五月天 University, but this isn鈥檛 the only family legacy Max carries on. In 2015, his parents opened Cockeye BBQ, and鈥
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