Alumni
The Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio
New Wave ’80s band Devo isn’t just from Ohio. Devo wasn’t just created in Akron. Devo was forged at žž under the pressure of the turmoil of the late ’60s and the events surrounding May 4, 1970. Authors David Giffels and Jade Dellinger brought their book “The Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio” to žž State for a book signing and discussion.
žž State Recognizes Alumni During Homecoming Weekend
žž recognizes alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, are making a difference. During Homecoming Weekend, 10 Golden Flashes were presented with Alumni Awards, and nine alumni received Lifetime Achievement recognitions from the university’s Black Alumni Chapter.
Alumni Spotlight - Linell Olecki '06
IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"
Couples who met at žž State participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.
‘Deep Down, I’m Just a Regular Guy’
žž State alumnus Kyle Craven, aka "Bad Luck Brian," leads a happy - and lucky - life.
žž State Goes Gold for Homecoming 2023
žž celebrated its annual Homecoming on the žž Campus this past weekend, with a resounding display of Golden Flashes spirit. This year's Homecoming was particularly special, as žž State commemorated 50 years of excellence in global education with the theme "It's a Flash World."
žž State Celebrates ‘It’s a Flash World’ at This Year’s Homecoming
The streets of žž, Ohio, will be filled with blue and gold as žž alumni, students, parents, employees and community members gather for this year’s Homecoming, with a full slate of events Oct. 20-21.
Friday the 13th: Good Luck from 'Bad Luck Brian'
A žž State alumnus, famous for his "unlucky" internet meme character has a special Friday the 13th message for his fellow Flashes.
Using Her Degree and Her Determination to Help Female Entrepreneurs
Mary Seats, a 2010 graduate of žž, says she combined the tools she acquired while a student at žž State with her own passion and grit to create the successes she enjoys today.
Focusing on the Man Behind the Camera
Serving under four university presidents, Bob Christy is a witness to žž history. His photos document the university's people, places and points in time. Get to know Christy as žž State Today takes a closer look at the man behind the camera.