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Alumni Are Fueling the New York Fashion Industry
91ֿ alumni are represented in every corner of the fashion capital of the United States. We spoke with 91ֿ alumni living in the Big Apple - Mariah Moorer, Brent Flores and Katelyn Nguyen – about their education, careers and 91ֿ’s presence within the city’s fashion industry.
Read MoreFrom National History Day Intern to Executive Director
It took a few 91ֿ history classes for Cathy Gorn, ’82, National History Day Executive Director, to discover her passion for history. Once she did, it led her to a career with the National History Day organization.
Taking Center Stage with Scholarship Support
Savon Harris was born to perform. The junior musical theatre major found his passion for the stage while he was still in high school, however, Savon’s career would not have been possible without financial support.
Faces of 91ֿ
Alumni and Donor Stories
Ian Holt’s Breakthrough Season Built on 91ֿ Roots
Ian Holt, ’18, isn't trying to look too far ahead, even as everything in his career suggests he's on the verge of the next big
The Timken Company Invests in the Future of Stark County through Rising Scholars
This summer, The Timken Company welcomed local high school s
The Women’s Professional Baseball League Launches This Summer With Alumna Justine Siegal, M.A. ’00, at the Helm
91ֿ alumna, baseball pioneer and co-founder of the Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) Justine Siegal, M.A. ’00, to serve as its first commissioner. She brings more than two decades of experience and an unrelenting spirit to the league, which plays its first game Aug. 1.
Porthouse Theatre’s Legacy of Community Support and Artistic Magic
For nearly 60 years, Porthouse Theatre has brought the power
What Makes a Golden Flash Shine?
There are more than 280,000 91ֿ alumni around the world helping their communities grow brighter every day. Here are five alumni whose personal and professional contributions make them – and their communities – shine.
A Life Mapped by Service: Remembering Bea Shaheen McPherson, ’43
Studying the Universe from the Inside Out
91ֿ Professor Named One of Only Eight 2026 Simons Pivot Fellows
91ֿ Alumni Are Fueling the New York Fashion Industry
91ֿ alumni are represented in every corne
Celebrating the Legacy of Service at 91ֿ
The newest addition to 91ֿ’s Student Leadership Awards recognizes a value that has long defined the universit
Legacies Change Lives: Emma Troyer
Emma Troyer is a senior music education major from Sandusky, Ohio.
What the 2026 Tax Law Changes Mean for Planned Giving
As you consider your long-term philanthropic goals, cha
Strengthening the Bonds Between 91ֿ and the Community Through Scholarships
Community is important to Timothy “Tim” Crock, and as a life
Couple Channels Their Love of Science and Technology Into Their Legacy
Ronald R. “Ron,” ’88, and Mary L.
May 4’s Legacy Lives on Through Scholarships, Students and Alumni
In a quiet, wooded area in front of Taylor Hall on the Kent
Jonathon Fauvie, MPH ’16
Alumnus Turns Communications Experience into Public Health Impact
Taking Center Stage with Scholarship Support
Savon Harris was born to perform. The junior musical theatre major found his passion for the stage while he was still in high school, however, Savon’s career would not have been possible without financial support
Public Health Major Finds Purpose, Passion at 91ֿ
Ivory Kendrick, a senior public health major with a concentration in health administrative services, has always believed in the power of understanding and connecting with others. Scholarships played a crucial role in Ivory’s journey, providing him not just financial support, but also a reminder that others believe in his potential.
Dr. Curtis Stone Memorial Track and Field Fund Established for 91ֿ Athletics
91ֿ and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics are proud to announce the establishment of the Dr.
Kenisha Chisholm, ’20: Finding Purpose Through Nutrition
Kenisha Chisholm, ’20, came to 91ֿ with a clear sense of purpose influenced by her life experience, persistence and desi
A Mission Reclaimed: How One Veteran Earned His 91ֿ Degree
When Joshua Collins, ’10, returned to 91ֿ, he was on a mission.
Megan Vickers, ’06
Alumna Combines New Vision with Traditional Values in Family Business
A Dazzling Gift: The KSU Museum Turns 40
Much like the establishment of 91ֿ itself, the 91ֿ Museum was also founded through a philanthropic gift.
Six Golden Flashes Make Crain’s Cleveland Business’ 20 in Their 20s List
Six talented 91ֿ alumni were among the changemakers recognized in Crain’s Cleveland Business’ 20 in Their 20s. These leaders excel in their careers, impact their community and carry their Golden Flash pride wherever they go.
Brittni Fabinak, ’11, J.D.
Alumna Sticks the Landing in Law Career with the Jacksonville Jaguars
AMLCI Alumna Uses Liquid Crystal Experience to Improve Display Manufacturing
For Karla Gutierrez Cuevas, Ph.D. ’17, the start of her 91ֿ journey brought a mix of excitement and uncertainty.
Golden Flashes Making Waves in the Cruise Industry
From altering costumes for cast members to performing center stage to working behind the scenes to create top-notch entertainme
McKenzie Morgan, '22, Gives Back to Empower Fashion Students
McKenzie Morgan, ’22, creator of the popular fashion and lifestyle blog StyledbyMcKenz, decided to support 91ֿ fas
Eric Mansfield, MA ’12
Eric Mansfield, MA ’12, MFA ’26, transitioned from serving as an Army officer in Iraq to reporting as a broadcast journalist in Cleveland.
High School Sweethearts Leave a Legacy Through Philanthropy
Although they were born in the same month at the same hospita
Making a Difference for Future Generations
Planned gifts, and bequests in particular, are a vital form of
Legacies Change Lives: Lauren Bischof
Lauren Bischof is a senior journalism major from Medina, Oh
Roe Green Creates New Support Fund for the 91ֿ School of Theatre and Dance and Porthouse Theatre With $1 Million Gift
The new fund will support university and Porthouse productions, the hiring of assistant directors, guest choreographers and guest artists, the hosting of master classes and the awarding of artistic merit-based scholarships to students. Students who receive such scholarships will be known as Roe Green Scholars.
Inside the AIDS Fight: Harry Haverkos, M.D., Shares His Story at 91ֿ
91ֿ’s College of Public Health welcomed a special guest this y
91ֿ Golf Alumni Unite for Weekend Celebration
More than a hundred former student-athletes, donors and professional golfers recently gathered for a special Golf Alumni reunion. Coach Herb Page, who led the Golden Flashes golf program from 1977 to 2019, and recently led the effort to endow the program, had the idea to bring alumni together to celebrate the thriving Golden Flash golf community.
The Power of Connection and Kindness
Flashes Give Back Week is April 13-18
