Alumni News
Ƶ isn’t just the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio — it’s 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 Ƶ State — 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.
The Ƶ Alumni Association Announces New Members For Its National Board of Directors
Aug. 28, 2023
The following new members have been appointed to the Ƶ State Alumni Association National Board of Directors for a three-year term, which began July 1: Jeff Guritza, of Brecksville, Ohio, is the vice president of marketing at SOPREMA USA. He earned a Bachelor of Science in…
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Legacies Change Lives: Katie Carpenter ’23
Aug. 16, 2023
Katie Carpenter, ’23, has a passion for photography, and The Wallace J. Hagedorn Scholarship has helped her hone these skills and express her creativity. This competitive photography scholarship supports student costs and helps them pursue out-of-classroom experiences to develop…
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Scolin MacLean, ’90, Turns His Love of Athletics into Philanthropy
Aug. 16, 2023
“I look at Ƶ State as a family member – everyone collectively – that I am connected to and plan to be for as long as I possibly can. I have family members that I want to take care of, and I want to do the same for Ƶ State.” Scolin MacLean’s, ’90, passion for Ƶ State…
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Personal Obstacles Inspire Alumnus to Champion Future Researchers
Aug. 16, 2023
The experiences Earl K. Miller, ’85, Ph.D., had at Ƶ State inspired him to give back. As a first-generation college student, Earl K. Miller, ’85, Ph.D., struggled to fund his education, and this experience motivated him to help students at Ƶ who face…
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Ƶ State Celebrates Philanthropy Through Scholarships, Students Vote to Support Fellow Flashes in Need
May 30, 2023
In honor of Ƶ’s 113th birthday, Ƶ State launched its second annual Day of Giving May 19. This Day of Giving, the blue and gold community joined together to celebrate another trip around the sun for Ƶ State with more than 500 generous donors giving in…
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Help Ƶ State Celebrate Another Trip Around the Sun
April 26, 2023
Our university turns 113 on May 19, and we are celebrating with our second Ƶ State Day of Giving! Join us and help light the path forward for our students by supporting scholarships. All donors who make a gift of $50 or more will receive a Ƶ State luggage tag to help you…
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Gail Pavliga: Psychologist, Professor, Politician
April 17, 2023
Gail Pavliga, ’91, MA ’98, Ph.D., is a good listener, a quality that has been the common thread throughout her life as a student, mother, therapist and, most recently, state representative for Ohio House District 72.
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An ‘Eggcellent’ Adventure at Ƶ State
April 3, 2023
Nearly 150 Golden Flashes hopped down the hills of Front Campus for Ƶ State’s first-ever alumni glow-in-the-dark egg hunt, Bunnies and Brews, on Friday, March 31. Alumni and friends enjoyed some festive music as they searched for more than 1,700 glowing eggs with excitement…
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Lisbeth (Betsy) Justice, ’70, MA ’83, Ph.D. ’08
March 30, 2023
Betsy Justice, ’70, MA ’83, Ph.D. ’08, LSW, found her home in Ƶ and has dedicated her life to creating a strong, supportive community for all
Read More »U.S. Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, ’07, Strives to Deliver Meaningful, Bipartisan Results for the People of Ohio’s 13th District
March 14, 2023
In 2022, U.S. Rep.
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