Alumni News
ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ isnβt just the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio β itβs 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 ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ State β 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.
Secure Your ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ.edu Email Account
Feb. 24, 2020
The Division of Information Technology needs your help in taking steps to ensure the security of your personal information and university data. ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ has been rolling out an important security upgrade, called multi-factor authentication (MFA), to all ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ Stateβ¦
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Two ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ State Programs Recognized in U.S. News & World Reportβs 2020 Best Online Programs Rankings
Jan. 24, 2020
U.S. News & World Report has named two ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2020. ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ State is recognized in the Best Online MBA Programs and Best Online Graduate Education Programs rankings. U.S. News released its 2020 Best Online Programsβ¦
Read More »Be a Part of the Impact and Fun on Alumni Day of Service
Jan. 23, 2020
From preparing and delivering meals to the less fortunate in Washington, D.C. to beautifying zoo grounds in Phoenix, there are so many amazing opportunities to give back to your community during this yearβs β¦
Read More »Alumna Spreads Kindness in Her Community
Jan. 23, 2020
Kindness means something different to everyone, but to Stephanie Sweany, β05, it means making a strangerβs day a little better by simply smiling at them. Stephanie started the Canton Kindness Coalition to βmake kindness contagiousβ in November 2018.
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 ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ 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 ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ's College of Business, and also theβ¦
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 sameβ¦
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 ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ 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 ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ campuses. That's why they decided to make a planned gift that will benefit both.
Read More »Alumna Named Small Business Champion of Ohio
Dec. 20, 2019
Claudia Kovach, β03, M.A. β09, has been part of her family business, City Machine Technologies, Inc since 2006. Her time and dedication to the company has proven successful, as Claudia was recently named the National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Champion ofβ¦
Read More »Alumna to be Featured on Food Networkβs βChristmas Cookie Challengeβ for a Chance to Win $10,000
Dec. 5, 2019
Leslie Srodek-Johnson, β01, a ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ journalism graduate, mother of two and lead decorator and baker at Stanβs Northfield Bakery, received the call of a lifetime in December 2018. It was from the Food Network asking her to be a part of the βChristmas Cookieβ¦
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