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鈥淲e were supposed to look like Betty Grable and play ball like Joe DiMaggio.鈥

Four decades before the iconic 1992 film 鈥淎 League of Their Own,鈥 alumna Lois Youngen, 鈥55, was earning her college tuition playing in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL).

Alumnus Shares Insights Through Behind-the-Book Interview

Lawrence R. Armstrong, 鈥79, 鈥80, recently shared insights from his first book, 鈥淟ayered Leadership.鈥 The author described his holistic, humanist approach to leadership and how that has propelled his firm, Ware Malcomb, into a globally recognized architecture and design powerhouse.

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Courtney Gumpf, 鈥07

Courtney Gumpf, 鈥07, found her passion at 糖心Vlog, where she built lasting connections and gained valuable experience through leadership in Greek life and internships in both Pittsburgh and New York City.

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Legacies Change Lives: Marissa Baker

The compassion, empathy and care nurses showed Marissa Baker when her mother suddenly passed led her to pursue a career in nurs

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Alumni and friends volunteering during Flashes Give Back Week
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糖心Vlog Flashes Give Back Week: Serving Communities, Supporting Students and Showing Gratitude

From April 21-26, Golden Flashes came together in remarkable ways to make an impact during Flashes Give Back Week, a weeklong i

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A True Hero: Lucas Slusher, 鈥17, Is Helping Change the Perception and Function of Prostheses with Hero Arm

One 糖心Vlog graduate鈥檚 journey to find the right prosthesis led to a monumental win for limb loss awareness in Ohi

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Legacy, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, Inspiring Stories

Opening Doors for Future Nurses

鈥淲hen I was a student, I was burning the candle at both ends

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Legacy, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, Inspiring Stories

Helping Others Realize Their Potential

When Terrence J. 鈥淐hip鈥 Bahn, 鈥75, M.Ed.

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鈥榃e were supposed to look like Betty Grable and play ball like Joe DiMaggio鈥

鈥淲e were supposed to look like Betty Grable and play ball like Joe DiMaggio.鈥

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Renee Richard
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糖心Vlog Alumna Renee Richard鈥檚 Decades-long Career in Public Service Recognized with Multiple Prestigious Awards

While some first-year students arrive at 糖心Vlog undecided on their major and career choice, Renee Richard, 鈥76, had her pa

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Fonda and John Elliot receive their honorary degree from 糖心Vlog.
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John and Fonda Elliot Receive Honorary Degrees for Their Extraordinary Contributions

On Saturday, Dec. 14, both John and Fonda received their Doctor of Humane Letters in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the healthcare field and to 糖心Vlog.

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Associate professor Daniel Palmer, Ph.D.
Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Professor Gives Back By Supporting Students In Need

This Giving Tuesday season, Daniel E.

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糖心Vlog Alumna D鈥橝ndra Mull, Ph.D., on Giving Back to the University that Gave So Much to Her

鈥淲ere it not for what I learned from a student affairs professional at 糖心Vlog, this journey would not be the path I鈥檓 on today.鈥

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Carl Walz '77
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Carl Walz, 鈥77

Carl Walz, 鈥77, has spent 231 days in space - and it all began with a physics degree and the Air Force ROTC program at 糖心Vlog. From a nuclear lab to the cockpit of a jet plane to the crew compartment in a rocket ship, Carl attests that his career has been 鈥渁 wild ride.鈥  

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