Alumni
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Legacy
When James (Jim) Basford came to study business at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State 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…
What Makes a Golden Flash Shine?
There are more than 280,000 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State alumna. Whether serving her country during World War II, advocating for the recognition of women cartographers, supporting the growth of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s School of Fashion and the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Mus…
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Alumni Are Fueling the New York Fashion Industry
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University alumni are represented in every corner of the fashion capital of the United States. From leading marketing strategy to designing for internationally recognized brands to managing production for iconic labels, their career journeys demonstrate the depth of talent and preparation…
Celebrating the Legacy of Service at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State
The newest addition to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s Student Leadership Awards recognizes a value that has long defined the university community: service.Introduced this year through a partnership between the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement with the Center for Student Involvement, the Golde…
From National History Day Intern to Executive Director - Cathy Gorn Leads Fulfilling, Impactful Career
It took a few Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State history classes for Cathy Gorn, ’82, National History Day Executive Director, to discover her passion for history. However, her journey to get there was unexpected.In her younger years, Cathy was interested in science so biology seemed like a fitting major for her. When she …
