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Changing the Game

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Magazine

March 2026

On the playing field and in the executive suite, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State women are reshaping the sports industry and opening doors for those who follow

Closing the Care Gap

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's College of Nursing addresses healthcare deserts and nursing shortages through innovative training, expanded access and a commitment to preparing compassionate caregivers for Northeast Ohio communities

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Managing Real Money, Learning Real Lessons

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's Golden Flash Asset Management Group gives students hands-on experience managing $1.8 million in university assets — and the competitive results prove it works

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Flashback to '26: Campus Life a Century Ago

The Chestnut Burr yearbook captures ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Normal College in the Roaring Twenties

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ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Women Score in the Sports Industry

From a 1950s baseball league to launching a new women's professional sports franchise, these seven ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State women are proving that passion and determination can break down barriers in the sports industry

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Class Notes

Here’s the latest news from the last century of Golden Flashes.

Catch up on what fellow alumni have been doing over the years and be sure to share your update with us as well.

DIRECTOR CONTENT STRATEGY
Jen Lennon

STAFF CONTRIBUTORS
Bethany Sava
Melanie Moss

SOCIAL MEDIA
Deanna Stevens Ulrich

DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
UCM Web Team
Paul McKinney

PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, ILLUSTRATION & ANIMATION 
Mike Rich
Jon Jivan
Ashton Blake

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS
Bob Christy, BS ’95
Rami Daud

VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING 
Stephen Ward

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