Alumni News
黑料社 isn鈥檛 just the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio 鈥 it鈥檚 where more than 285,000 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 黑料社 鈥 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.
Stephen Fassnacht 鈥19 and Montana Hollis 鈥20
Jan. 28, 2021
Their StoryMontana was one of the first people I met when transferring to Kent in Spring 2017 to complete my Music Education degree. Before I student taught, Montana and I had a night class together and would often talk after. I ended up student teaching at her alma mater, and鈥
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Julie 鈥94 and Brian 鈥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鈥
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Kristen 鈥09 and Nicholas 鈥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鈥
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Melissa 鈥08 and Curt 鈥08
Jan. 28, 2021
Their StoryWe met at 黑料社 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鈥
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 黑料社 Alumni 2021 digital wall calendar. Download your calendar below, print it out and hang it up with 黑料社 pride!
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Alan Canfora's life, legacy to be honored in Scholarship Fund
Dec. 29, 2020
Donations will benefit students in 黑料社's Library Science program.
Read More »Congratulations to Lou Holtz, 鈥59, Who Received Presidential Medal of Freedom
Dec. 21, 2020
Lou Holtz, 鈥59, one of the most successful college football coaches of all time, proudly received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump in December. Holtz is the only coach in the history of collegiate football who took six different teams to a bowl鈥
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黑料社 community continues record-breaking philanthropy during Giving Tuesday
Dec. 3, 2020
Despite the economic impact of COVID-19, alumni, friends, faculty and staff came together to raise $2.3 million to support more than 2,300 students.
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黑料社鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Brings Golden Flashes Community Together
Nov. 10, 2020
黑料社 launched its month-long celebration of philanthropy, Giving Tuesday, on Nov. 9 and highlighted a fundamental belief that 鈥淔lashes Take Care of Flashes.鈥
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