Alumni News
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 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.
Julie ’94 and Brian ’94 Foutty
Jan. 28, 2021
Their StoryWe met Spring semester 1992 in the education sophomore practicum block. I had just joined a sorority and he was in a fraternity, so we would talk about Greek life. The following semester, Fall 1992, we saw each other at a Greek event and have been together ever…
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Kristen ’09 and Nicholas ’08 Blazek
Jan. 28, 2021
Their StoryWe met through a mutual friend on campus. I was a tour guide and he was a student manager for Prentice Cafe. We started dating in 2007, right before I went to NYC with the fashion school for a semester. The Proposal and MarriageIn 2010, we went on a little…
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Melissa ’08 and Curt ’08
Jan. 28, 2021
Their StoryWe met at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State in 2004 and started dating in 2007. We had a lot of mutual friends and we ended up living on College Street together. We started dating in 2007 after attending a Lambda Chi Date Party together! The Proposal and MarriageWe got engaged at The…
Read More »Download Your Digital 2021 Alumni Calendar!
Jan. 20, 2021
We hope the New Year is treating our Golden Flashes well. To brighten up your home or office, we are offering a ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Alumni 2021 digital wall calendar. Download your calendar below, print it out and hang it up with ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State pride!
Read More »Flashes Learn: ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Faculty Member Publishes Research on Secret Brand Consumption
May 29, 2020
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Alumni is proud to present its first, Faculty Lecture Highlight. Faculty Lecture Highlights allow ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State faculty to share their most recent research with alumni and friends.Watch this quick video as ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State faculty member Robert Jewell, Ph.D.,…
Read More »Why I'm Leaving a Legacy: Randall Keller, '08
Jan. 6, 2020
What's your motivation to give back? Randall Keller, '08, feels ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State is a vital part of Northeast Ohio, and has chosen to boost its regional impact through his estate plan. Randall's gift will support students of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï's College of Business, and also the…
Read More »Why I'm Leaving a Legacy: Patricia Grutzmacher, '85
Jan. 6, 2020
Patricia Grutzmacher, '85, professor emerita of music education, remembers that as a student it was important for her to have time to study, reflect, philosophize and actually learn. Now, it's important to Patricia to give back to help future students have those same…
Read More »Why I'm Leaving A Legacy: Marilyn Seifert Flower, B.S. '61, M.E '86
Jan. 6, 2020
Marilyn Flower and her late husband, Don, were passionate supporters of the men's basketball and wrestling programs at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State, and Marilyn loves Porthouse Theater as well.
Read More »Why We're Leaving a Legacy: Andy, '73 and Micheal, '72 Sonderman
Jan. 6, 2020
Andy and Micheal Sonderman have fond memories of their time as students at both the Trumbull and ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï campuses. That's why they decided to make a planned gift that will benefit both.
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