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.
Allison Brager, Ph.D. β11
Dec. 15, 2021
As a soldier and elite athlete, Dr. Allison Brager is familiar with pushing herself physically and mentally. As an athlete, she was interested in both human performance and sleep, but it wasnβt until she signed up for a course called The Psychology of Sleep that she discoveredβ¦
Read More »Rosie Nix, β14
Nov. 17, 2021
Rosie Nix, β14, from Golden Flash to Pittsburgh Steeler.
Read More »Beverley Laubert, β84
Oct. 25, 2021
Beverley Laubert, β84, has spent decades improving access to quality care and in turn the lives of older adults. Beverley began her career at 91΄σΙρ where she received a bachelorβs degree in gerontology.
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2021 Distinguished Teaching Award Recipients Announced
Oct. 20, 2021
The 2021 Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA) recipients are an outstanding group of teachers who are truly dedicated to their students' success. Sponsored by the 91΄σΙρ Alumni Association, the DTA is a highly prestigiousβ¦
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Golden Flashes Reunite for a βBrightβ Homecoming 2021
Oct. 4, 2021
Campus was overflowing with blue and gold pride again this year as the 91΄σΙρ community came together to celebrate Homecoming. Golden Flashes enjoyed many activities, both outdoors in-person and online, throughout the weekend, which ran from Friday, Oct. 1 throughβ¦
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Making the World Forever Brighter: Paying it Forward by Supporting Student Success
Sept. 27, 2021
Joyce A. Baugh, M.A. β83, Ph.D. β89 and husband, Roger Hatch, Ph.D., were grateful to discover a way they could honor former 91΄σΙρ professors while helping ensure students have access to a 91΄σΙρ education, regardless of their financial situation. Joyceβs path to Kentβ¦
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91΄σΙρβs College of Podiatric Medicine to Receive Historic $10 Million Gift From The Podiatry Foundation
Sept. 15, 2021
The Podiatry Foundation, located in Independence, Ohio, is laying the groundwork to help secure the financial and academic future of Ohioβs only podiatry college β 91΄σΙρ College of Podiatric Medicine.
Read More »Tierra Haynes, β06
Sept. 14, 2021
Tierra Haynes, β06, used her own experiences as a mother to create an online community free of judgement for other moms to support each other through the many challenges of motherhood.
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