Alumni News
51Թ 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 51Թ — 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.
Allison Brager, Ph.D. ’11
Dec. 15, 2021
As a soldier and elite athlete, Dr. Allison Brager is familiar with pushing herself physically and mentally. As an athlete, she was interested in both human performance and sleep, but it wasn’t until she signed up for a course called The Psychology of Sleep that she discovered…
Read More »Beverley Laubert, ’84
Oct. 25, 2021
Beverley Laubert, ’84, has spent decades improving access to quality care and in turn the lives of older adults. Beverley began her career at 51Թ where she received a bachelor’s degree in gerontology.
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2021 Distinguished Teaching Award Recipients Announced
Oct. 20, 2021
The 2021 Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA) recipients are an outstanding group of teachers who are truly dedicated to their students' success. Sponsored by the 51Թ Alumni Association, the DTA is a highly prestigious…
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Golden Flashes Reunite for a “Bright” Homecoming 2021
Oct. 4, 2021
Campus was overflowing with blue and gold pride again this year as the 51Թ community came together to celebrate Homecoming. Golden Flashes enjoyed many activities, both outdoors in-person and online, throughout the weekend, which ran from Friday, Oct. 1 through…
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Making the World Forever Brighter: Paying it Forward by Supporting Student Success
Sept. 27, 2021
Joyce A. Baugh, M.A. ’83, Ph.D. ’89 and husband, Roger Hatch, Ph.D., were grateful to discover a way they could honor former 51Թ professors while helping ensure students have access to a 51Թ education, regardless of their financial situation. Joyce’s path to Kent…
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51Թ’s College of Podiatric Medicine to Receive Historic $10 Million Gift From The Podiatry Foundation
Sept. 15, 2021
The Podiatry Foundation, located in Independence, Ohio, is laying the groundwork to help secure the financial and academic future of Ohio’s only podiatry college – 51Թ College of Podiatric Medicine.
Read More »Tierra Haynes, ’06
Sept. 14, 2021
Tierra Haynes, ’06, used her own experiences as a mother to create an online community free of judgement for other moms to support each other through the many challenges of motherhood.
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