Profiles
Designing Your Own Journey From Transfer Student to CEO
As CEO of DesignGroup in Columbus, Ohio, žž State alumnus Sherm Moreland found his niche in architecture and a passion for healthcare design. He says the same values that he lived by as a žž State student still guide his work today.
‘A Foot in Two Worlds’: Alumna Leandra Drumm, the Next Generation of Artist
As students walk around the žž Campus, they are surrounded by beautiful artwork yet may be unaware of the artists attending class right next to them.
Track, School and ‘Shooting Stars’ Film a ‘Balancing Act’
The movie recounting LeBron James’ high school career, “Shooting Stars,” is set to release this summer, and the cast is more than just star-studded, it features a žž student-athlete.
May 4 and One Family’s žž State Legacy
The Maltempi family is not your average žž State family. Three generations of the Maltempis have attended žž State. Seven family members have graduated from or are currently attending žž State.
Audio: On the Go With Roe
žž alumna Roe Green admits she’s counting down the days to May 12. That’s the day she’ll both deliver the spring commencement address and receive a special honor after the žž State Board of Trustees approved awarding her a Doctor of Humane Letters, an honorary degree.
Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way
"When I was younger, I always dreamed of competing at the highest level," Taylor Monturo says. "Honestly, I did not care what sport or in what fashion, but I was bound and determined to work as hard as I possibly could to put myself in a position to be a Division I student-athlete."
Students Shape Communication Advocacy Efforts To Help Aging Populations Through Partnership With Alumna
žž State alumna Courtney Flickinger, ’20, has been using communication skills to advocate for aging populations since her senior year of college. This semester, she’s sharing her knowledge and experiences with students in two Communication Studies courses.
žž State Alumnus Hopes to Outwit, Outplay and Outlast His Competition on ‘Survivor’
Dr. Josh Wilder, who received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from žž’s College of Podiatric Medicine in 2016, looks to outwit, outplay and outlast the other contestants on Season 44 of “Survivor.”
Alumna Making Her Mark One Sip at a Time
For alumna Sharon Taylor, the combination of loving coffee and an unexpected health diagnosis changed both her diet and her career.
Diversity Trailblazer: Alfreda Brown, Ph.D.
When she came to žž in October 2009, Alfreda Brown Ph.D., made history by becoming the first person ever to lead a university division dedicated completely to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
As vice president for the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Brown served as a powerful voice for making sure no one in the university’s wide-reaching system was marginalized, discriminated against or left behind.