Alumni
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 91ÊÓƵAlumni Association National Board of Directors
The following new members have been appointed to serve on the 91ÊÓƵAlumni 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 91ÊÓƵvisual 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.
91ÊÓƵMove-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 91ÊÓƵRoots
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
Golden Friendships Last a Lifetime
Stepping across the stage to receive a 91ÊÓƵdiploma 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 91ÊÓƵLegacy
For the Basford family, 91ÊÓƵbecame more than a place to earn a degree. Across three generations, it served as a common thread connecting fathers and sons, shaping careers, creating lifelong memories and reinforcing values. The family's success story is measured not only in professional accomplishments, but also in the continuity of a tradition.
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.
What Makes a Golden Flash Shine?
There are more than 280,000 91ÊÓƵ 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
For more than 80 years, Bea Shaheen McPherson,’43, embodied what it means to be a 91ÊÓƵalumna. Whether serving her country during World War II, advocating for the recognition of women cartographers, supporting the growth of Kent State’s School of Fashion and the 91ÊÓƵ Mus…
