Alumni News
¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ isn’t just the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio — it’s 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 ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State — 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.
Alberto Vázquez, '21
April 15, 2021
I believe all students should have a study abroad experience.
Read More »John Pippin, ’04
April 13, 2021
John Pippin, ’04, is a visionary entrepreneur with an affinity for his alma mater—and a knack for pairing craft beers with donuts. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business, John entered corporate America. Ten years later, he and his wife Shelley decided to take a…
Read More »Sarah Shendy, ’06
April 13, 2021
Sarah Shendy, ’06, found the passion that fueled her career in law enforcement during her time at ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´. Sarah is a police officer and proud ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State alumna—and in June 2020, she became the first Director of the Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment, a…
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Alumna Sarah Shendy, ’06, Named First Director of Ohio Office of Law Enforcement and Recruitment
Feb. 17, 2021
Sarah Shendy, ’06, has been appointment as the first Director, Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment. Had it not been for ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´, she may have never gone into law enforcement.
Read More »Larry Armstrong, ’79, ’80
Feb. 10, 2021
Lawrence R. Armstrong, ’79, ’80, is the epitome of a devoted ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ alumni, particularly of our architecture program.Larry is a native Clevelander (Painesville, OH), an architecture graduate and a member of one of the early student cohorts to study abroad with…
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Erin ’03 and Daniel ’03 Matthews
Feb. 8, 2021
Their StoryWe met at Mike’s Place where Dan was a line cook and I was a waitress. We continued to date while we both attended KSU. We were married the year after we graduated.The Proposal and MarriageWe were married in October and because I love Front campus in the Fall, that’s…
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Daniel ’04 and Alesandra ’03 Morgan
Feb. 1, 2021
Their StoryWe met through AFROTC. Married for 15 years now and many duty stations later. Ali (Vinci) Morgan ’03 and Dan Morgan ’04.
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Casey Edwards ’19 and Kile Webb ’21
Feb. 1, 2021
Their StoryKile and I met in Lake Hall. I was one of the RAs and he was a resident. We started hanging out through hall events and eventually began to spend more and more time together. The more time we spent together the more we just clicked. He was like the male version of me…
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