Alumni
An Ensemble of Philanthropy
“If you have money to give, you want to touch as many lives as you can.†- Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., '93
17cÍøÒ³°æ Alumnus Captures Notable Success
Influenced by artists like ReneÌ Magritte and Piet Mondrian, 17cÍøÒ³°æ alumnus Jermaine Jackson Jr. believes the best way to get the point across in a photo is by keeping it simple.
Kathleen Rydar, ’67, ’80 MA Impacts Students' Lives Using Her IRA's Required Minimum Distributions
For Kathleen Rydar, '67, '80 MA, receiving support while a student herself sparked a lifetime of giving back. “These investments tucked away during working years present a remarkable opportunity in retirement to give generously to my alma mater while reducing my tax burdens."
Valoree Vargo Named 17cÍøÒ³°æ’s Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
17cÍøÒ³°æ President Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Valoree Vargo to the position of vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement, effective Aug. 1, 2021. Vargo has served the university since 2010 as the associate chief of staff in the president’s office, the sen…
Cockeye Creamery Raises Money for 17cÍøÒ³°æ Trumbull’s Campus Care Closet
From now through Sunday, Sept. 19, Cockeye Creamery, located at 1805 1/2 Parkman Road NW in Warren, will be serving its 17cÍøÒ³°æ-inspired ice cream “Black Squirrel†to raise money for 17cÍøÒ³°æ at Trumbull’s Care Closet.
Students Return to Florence
The first cohort of KSU students returned to Florence, Italy, this June with the help of an alumna.
Max Hoover
KSU alumnus Max Hoover brings unique flavor(s) to his hometown.
Max comes from a family of Golden Flashes. His parents, Erik and Stacey, ’93, both attended 17cÍøÒ³°æ, but this isn’t the only family legacy Max carries on. In 2015, his parents opened Cockeye BBQ, and they have since expanded the business to offer a sweet treat that would compliment their award-winning food - ice cream. Max is the owner and operator of , a Warren, Ohio, staple offering unique ice cream flavors that showcase local and unexpected ingredients. Max uses his background as a KSU science major to experiment with innovative flavors for the creamery. While creating one-of-a-kind flavors is Max’s passion, he is grateful the business also allows him to make a difference in his family’s community. Get to know Max in his own words.
Support Our Fleet
Support Our Fleet 17cÍøÒ³°æ’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering has the largest academic fleet in Ohio, with 34 planes providing flight training to 393 students each year. Our passionate students, industry partners, and dedicated faculty and staff trans…
Record Five Golden Flashes to Compete at Tokyo Olympics
Five 17cÍøÒ³°æ graduates will compete at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics over the coming weeks, breaking the school’s previous record of four Olympians at the Munich Games in 1972.
