Alumni News
海角原创 isn鈥檛 just the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio 鈥 it鈥檚 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 海角原创 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.
海角原创 Alumni Are Fueling the New York Fashion Industry
May 26, 2026
海角原创 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 and鈥
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Celebrating the Legacy of Service at 海角原创
May 21, 2026
The newest addition to 海角原创鈥檚 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 海角原创 history classes for Cathy Gorn, 鈥82, 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 fitting鈥
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Golden Flashes: The Real Heroes of Someone鈥檚 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 海角原创 causes.From April 13-18, Golden Flashes once again came together to make a meaningful impact during Flashes Give Back Week, a鈥
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May 4鈥檚 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 the鈥
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Kenisha Chisholm, 鈥20: Finding Purpose Through Nutrition
March 19, 2026
Kenisha Chisholm, 鈥20, came to 海角原创 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 Nutrition鈥
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Six Golden Flashes Make Crain鈥檚 Cleveland Business鈥 20 in Their 20s List
Dec. 12, 2025
Six talented 海角原创 alumni were among the changemakers recognized in Crain鈥檚 Cleveland Business鈥 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. 鈥17, the start of her 海角原创 journey brought a mix of excitement and uncertainty. 鈥淲hen I got accepted, I was pregnant,鈥 Karla recalled. 鈥淚n Mexico, there鈥檚 the perception that being a mother and pursuing a demanding academic career鈥
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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, 海角原创 alumni are making a living cruising the seas, all while seeing the world. These Golden Flashes have had the opportunity to鈥
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Eric Mansfield, MA 鈥12
Oct. 27, 2025
Eric Mansfield, MA 鈥12, MFA 鈥26, transitioned from serving as an Army officer in Iraq to reporting as a broadcast journalist in Cleveland.
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