Alumni
How 91²Ö¿â Prepares Pilots to Master the Skies … Even the Blimp!
91²Ö¿â’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering thoroughly prepares graduates for successful careers in aviation – whether that means piloting a fixed-wing airplane or one of America’s most beloved aircraft.
91²Ö¿â Alumnus Antonio Gates Takes First Steps Toward Enshrinement
91²Ö¿â alumnus Antonio Gates has begun his journey to football immortality, recently visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, to meet with officials and begin preparations for his enshrinement. The former basketball standout at 91²Ö¿â will become just the second Golden Flash to earn a gold jacket, joining linebacker Jack Lambert who was enshrined in 1990.
‘This Is an Aspect of Wanting to Share Black History in a Way That Is Hopeful’
Accomplished sociologist, TV host, podcaster, author 91²Ö¿â alumna Bertice Berry, Ph.D.,used her alma mater as a familiar setting for her book "BlackWorld," which explores a "unique corner of heaven" where the living can visit with and learn from the deceased. She also some of her memories of 91²Ö¿â and personal insights into the university's place in history.
IN A FLASH: Photo Field Trip
A photo team from 91²Ö¿â's Division of University Communications and Marketing captured spectacular images of a 91²Ö¿â alumna and Cleveland's Rocket Arena - home of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
What’s That Statue Near the Esplanade Arch?
A dramatic, 15-foot-tall bronze sculpture stands on the Lefton Esplanade near the intersection of East Main Street and Haymaker Parkway. It’s a gift from a 91²Ö¿â alumnus and outstanding supporter of the university.
91²Ö¿â Alumna Renee Richard’s Decades-long Career in Public Service Recognized with Multiple Prestigious Awards
While some first-year students arrive at 91²Ö¿â undecided on their major and career choice, Renee Richard, ’76, had her path for the future mapped out. That steadfast resolve has led Renee to a successful, decades-long career in law and finance.
John and Fonda Elliot Create New Scholarship Program With $1 Million Gift to 91²Ö¿â
John Elliot, a 1970 91²Ö¿â graduate, and his wife, Fonda, have created The Elliot Scholars program at 91²Ö¿â with a $1 million donation. This new scholarship program will provide support to first-generation students of any major who require financial support to attend 91²Ö¿â.
IN A FLASH: Alumni Art Show Ends Friday
The inaugural Biennial Alumni Exhibition, currently on display in two galleries inside 91²Ö¿â's Center for the Visual Arts, opened on Jan. 17 and will end on Feb. 21.
Flashes Give Back Week Is April 21-26!
91²Ö¿â held its first Alumni Day of Service in 2009. Since then, it has blossomed into a weeklong initiative supporting our blue and gold communities around the world. During Flashes Give Back Week, Golden Flashes can choose to volunteer at one – or more – of our 50+ service site…
John and Fonda Elliot Receive Honorary Degrees for Their Extraordinary Contributions
On Saturday, Dec. 14, both John and Fonda received their Doctor of Humane Letters in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the healthcare field and to 91²Ö¿â.