Alumni News
91΄σΙρ 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 91΄σΙρ 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.
91΄σΙρ Alumni Are Fueling the New York Fashion Industry
May 26, 2026
91΄σΙρ alumni are represented in every corner of the fashion capital of the United States. From leading marketing strategy to designing for internationally recognized brands to managing production for iconic labels, their career journeys demonstrate the depth of talent andβ¦
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Celebrating the Legacy of Service at 91΄σΙρ
May 21, 2026
The newest addition to 91΄σΙρβs Student Leadership Awards recognizes a value that has long defined the university community: service.
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From National History Day Intern to Executive Director - Cathy Gorn Leads Fulfilling, Impactful Career
May 15, 2026
It took a few 91΄σΙρ history classes for Cathy Gorn, β82, National History Day Executive Director, to discover her passion for history. However, her journey to get there was unexpected.In her younger years, Cathy was interested in science so biology seemed like a fittingβ¦
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Golden Flashes: The Real Heroes of Someoneβs Story
April 30, 2026
During Flashes Give Back Week, over 1,100 volunteers strengthened our communities and more than 700 donors raised $165,000+ to support 91΄σΙρ causes.From April 13-18, Golden Flashes once again came together to make a meaningful impact during Flashes Give Back Week, aβ¦
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May 4βs Legacy Lives on Through Scholarships, Students and Alumni
April 30, 2026
In a quiet, wooded area in front of Taylor Hall on the Kent Campus sits the May 4 Memorial. Made of carnelian granite to symbolize strength and time, the memorial overlooks Blanket Hill, the site of unexpected violence that forever transformed the university, the state and theβ¦
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Kenisha Chisholm, β20: Finding Purpose Through Nutrition
March 19, 2026
Kenisha Chisholm, β20, came to 91΄σΙρ with a clear sense of purpose influenced by her life experience, persistence and desire to help others heal. Today, she works as a registered dietitian nutritionist for Nourish while also running her own practice, A New Kapeesh Nutritionβ¦
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Six Golden Flashes Make Crainβs Cleveland Businessβ 20 in Their 20s List
Dec. 12, 2025
Six talented 91΄σΙρ alumni were among the changemakers recognized in Crainβs Cleveland Businessβ 20 in Their 20s. These leaders excel in their careers, impact their community and carry their Golden Flash pride wherever they go.
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AMLCI Alumna Uses Liquid Crystal Experience to Improve Display Manufacturing
Nov. 5, 2025
For Karla Gutierrez Cuevas, Ph.D. β17, the start of her 91΄σΙρ journey brought a mix of excitement and uncertainty. βWhen I got accepted, I was pregnant,β Karla recalled. βIn Mexico, thereβs the perception that being a mother and pursuing a demanding academic careerβ¦
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Golden Flashes Making Waves in the Cruise Industry
Oct. 29, 2025
From altering costumes for cast members to performing center stage to working behind the scenes to create top-notch entertainment for guests, 91΄σΙρ alumni are making a living cruising the seas, all while seeing the world. These Golden Flashes have had the opportunity toβ¦
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Eric Mansfield, MA β12
Oct. 27, 2025
Eric Mansfield, MA β12, MFA β26, transitioned from serving as an Army officer in Iraq to reporting as a broadcast journalist in Cleveland.
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