Alumni News
ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ University 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 ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ 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.
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 ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ 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 ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ University 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 ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ professors while helping ensure students have access to a ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ education, regardless of their financial situation. Joyceβs path to Kentβ¦
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ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμβs 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 ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ University 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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An Ensemble of Philanthropy
Sept. 9, 2021
βIf you have money to give, you want to touch as many lives as you can.β - Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., '93
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ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ Alumnus Captures Notable Success
Sept. 8, 2021
Influenced by artists like ReneΜ Magritte and Piet Mondrian, ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ University alumnus Jermaine Jackson Jr. believes the best way to get the point across in a photo is by keeping it simple.
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Kathleen Rydar, β67, β80 MA Impacts Students' Lives Using Her IRA's Required Minimum Distributions
Aug. 31, 2021
For Kathleen Rydar, '67, '80 MA, receiving support while a student herself sparked a lifetime of giving back. βThese investments tucked away during working years present a remarkable opportunity in retirement to give generously to my alma mater while reducing my tax burdensβ¦
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