Alumni News
ɫҹ University isn’t just the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio — it’s where more than 280,000 alumni earned degrees that propelled them forward on pathways to success.
From boardrooms and creative studios to nonprofits and the skies above, Golden Flashes are leading with purpose and passion. Their stories of innovation, leadership and impact showcase a boldness of spirit that is undeniably ɫҹ — where education transforms lives and values like respect and compassion are more than ideals; they are core values to live by. Read on for stories of Golden Flashes around the globe who are doing extraordinary things.
Rollie, ’64, and Frances Layfield Help Students Build Skills for Success
May 1, 2024
Hard work and discipline are a driving force for Rollie Layfield, ’64, and they have served him well throughout his life and his career in business. He credits both his degree program in business administration and his time in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)…
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Modern Humans Using Ancient Tools
April 29, 2024
ɫҹ anthropology professor Metin Eren, Ph.D., has a hands-on approach when teaching students about prehistoric stone tools that involves immersing themselves in a specially equipped lab in Lowry Hall that features everything from flint arrowheads to a ballistics station.
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Dean Kahler’s 'One Bad Day' Fuels a Lifetime of Purpose
April 25, 2024
Dean Kahler, ’77, one of the nine wounded in the May 4, 1970, shootings, wasn’t supposed to be at ɫҹ that day.
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Alumni Support Global Education Experiences
April 19, 2024
ɫҹ has received two $1 million donations in support of Global Education experiences for students. These gifts will make education-abroad experiences available to more students through the Global Education Endowment fund that was created in 2022.
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Help us Celebrate ɫҹ’s 114th Birthday
April 19, 2024
ɫҹ is turning 114, and we are celebrating by raising funds for ɫҹ scholarships and programs. This year, the ɫҹ University Foundation has pledged $5,000 to match employee gifts dollar for dollar (up to $250 per donor until the match money runs out) to the…
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Making the Local Justice System Easier to Access
April 12, 2024
Summit County Domestic Relations Court Judge Kani H. Hightower is on a mission to make the justice system in Summit County, Ohio, more accessible for underprivileged and underrepresented citizens. Whether it’s related to transportation challenges or helping them sort through the…
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Global Experience Fuels Alumna’s Career
March 21, 2024
McKenzie Morgan, ’22, appreciates the opportunities ɫҹ provided her that included completing her academic journey with the university’s education-abroad program in Florence, Italy. “Studying abroad was definitely my all-time highlight,” Morgan said.
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Alumnus Brings Wild Animals (in Sunglasses) to Public Library
March 13, 2024
Evan Laisure, ’17, is making his mark around Northeast Ohio.
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Alumni Spotlight - Dexter Shreve, '13
Feb. 15, 2024
Dexter credits the hands-on learning experiences for preparing him for the real-world challenges of his career. In particular, the Materials and Processes class provided him with essential skills in machining, welding, and casting, which he later applied in various engineering…
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Adventures in Italy: A ɫҹ Love Story
Feb. 13, 2024
Despite living in the same residence hall on the Kent Campus, Andrew “Andy” Wyatt, ’16, had to travel nearly 4,500 miles to get to know the love of his life. Andy and Abby Steger, ’16, began their love story as undergraduate students in the …
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