Alumni
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ 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 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ 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 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ 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 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ 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 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Legacy
When James (Jim) Basford came to study business at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ 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 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ 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 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ 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 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ alumna. Whether serving her country during World War II, advocating for the recognition of women cartographers, supporting the growth of Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s School of Fashion and the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Mus…
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Alumni Are Fueling the New York Fashion Industry
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ 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 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹
The newest addition to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ 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 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ 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 …
