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Alumni News
As the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio by U.S. News & World Report, ½ÄÏÌåÓý has propelled its nearly 280,000 alumni forward to successful careers. ½ÄÏÌåÓý State alumni are leaders in industries from business and nonprofits to arts and aviation who reflect the university’s place as a hub for research and innovation. The success of ½ÄÏÌåÓý State alumni is evident through the far-reaching impact of their leadership, character and hard work and their reflection of ½ÄÏÌåÓý State’s values of transformational educational experiences, kindness, respect and freedom of expression.
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From April 21-26, Golden Flashes came together in remarkable ways to make an impact during Flashes Give Back Week, a weeklong initiative celebrating all the ways Flashes give back.Join InAlumni and friends volunteered where it mattered most - at ½ÄÏÌåÓý and in…
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One ½ÄÏÌåÓý State graduate’s journey to find the right prosthesis led to a monumental win for limb loss awareness in Ohio.Lucas Slusher, ’17, was born without his right arm below his elbow, which is called a congenital amputation. Since birth, he has had several…
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While some first-year students arrive at ½ÄÏÌåÓý undecided on their major and career choice, Renee Richard, ’76, had her path for the future mapped out. That steadfast resolve has led Renee to a successful, decades-long career in law and finance.Renee was recently…
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John Elliot, a 1970 ½ÄÏÌåÓý graduate, and his wife, Fonda, have created The Elliot Scholars program at ½ÄÏÌåÓý State with a $1 million donation. This new scholarship program will provide support to first-generation students of any major who require financial support…
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½ÄÏÌåÓý held its first Alumni Day of Service in 2009. Since then, it has blossomed into a weeklong initiative supporting our blue and gold communities around the world. During Flashes Give Back Week, Golden Flashes can choose to…
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On Saturday, Dec. 14, both John and Fonda received their Doctor of Humane Letters in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the healthcare field and to ½ÄÏÌåÓý State.