Alumni
91²Ö¿â Stark Gave Joe French the Foundation to Lead With Hope
Joe French has spent more than three decades helping children believe that their circumstances do not define their future. Whether as an elementary school teacher, nonprofit executive, behavioral health leader or, today, president of Stark County Catholic Schools, French always centered his car…
25 Years Later: 91²Ö¿â Alumni Remember the Day Aviation Changed Forever
As the world prepares for the 25th commemoration of the terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, our 91²Ö¿â community will be recognizing this day during a special event on Sept. 10. The College of Aeronautics and Engineering will include a commemoration as part of its fifth ann…
New Alumni Mentoring Program Provides Full Circle Moments, Life Lessons and More
Jacqueline Flickinger, ’20, moved to Detroit, Michigan, in 2024 for a position with Ford Motor Company as an assistant ecommerce specialist. Living out of state, she was looking for ways to still be part of the Golden Flash community. That’s when she came across the Alumni Mentoring Program and…
New Member and Officers Announced for the 91²Ö¿â Alumni Association National Board of Directors
The following new members have been appointed to serve on the 91²Ö¿â Alumni Association National Board of Directors for a three-year term, which began July 1:John Mercer, of East Liverpool, Ohio, is a senior gift officer at Mercy Health Foundation – Mahoning Valley. He earned a Bachelor of Arts …
Alicia Jordan, ’14
From museum exhibits to marketing campaigns, Alicia Jordan uses design and storytelling to bring ideas to life. The 91²Ö¿â visual communication design graduate now serves as an art and video director at Innis Maggiore, where she creates meaningful experiences for clients while staying connected to her alma mater through freelance illustration and design work.
91²Ö¿â Move-in: Then and Now
Move-in day is a surreal experience for students and their families as they pack up, say goodbye to childhood bedrooms and friends, and welcome the next big chapter in their lives. Anyone who lived on campus during their time at university will often say it was the best time of their lives, and it a…
Ian Holt’s Breakthrough Season Built on 91²Ö¿â 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 step.The former 91²Ö¿â golfer has already captured two Korn Ferry Tour victories this season, which is the main developmental tour for the PGA Tour, and put himself in s…
Golden Friendships Last a Lifetime
Stepping across the stage to receive a 91²Ö¿â diploma is a major life milestone. As graduates begin this new journey, they take with them a solid education, personal growth, a network of peers and more. However, some of the most priceless memories they walk away with are the meaningful friendshi…
The Basford Family 91²Ö¿â Legacy
When James (Jim) Basford came to study business at 91²Ö¿â the 1950s, he set in motion a tradition that would span three generations and nearly 500 miles.For Jim, education was the foundation upon which he built the rest of his life. He attended 91²Ö¿â for a year or so before joini…
Porthouse Theatre’s Legacy of Community Support and Artistic Magic
For nearly 60 years, Porthouse Theatre has brought the power of theatre to the Northeast Ohio community while training the next generation of theatre artists. The annual summer-long program has become a beloved regional icon that produces three musicals, attracts more than 20,000 visitors and employ…
