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Ohio's Best College Town

Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ State Magazine

September 2026

Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ stands out for affordability, walkability, and the kind of community where there's always a familiar face and a favorite spot waiting for you

The Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ Stater at 100: A Century of Student Journalism

The Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ Stater turned four students into a Pulitzer Prize winner, ESPN senior writer, newspaper publisher and Washington Post product manager — and it continues to transform lives.

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A Perfect Day in Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ

Four Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ State community members share the downtown spots, hidden gems and riverside moments that make Ohio’s top college town feel like home

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The Places That Inspire

From world-class museums to the places where you saw your favorite theatre productions, architecture alumni have shaped the cultural and artistic landscapes across Cleveland

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Healing in an Age of Upheaval

Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ State Psychology Professor John Updegraff reveals how finding meaning helps people recover from trauma, and why it matters now more than ever

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Tell us your home town story! We asked four Golden Flashes to share their favorite Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ spots. Now we want to hear from you.

Class Notes

Here’s the latest news from the last century of Golden Flashes.

Catch up on what fellow alumni have been doing over the years and be sure to share your update with us as well.

Remembering Charlie Thomas, a Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ State and Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ Community Fixture

For generations of Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ students, alumni, faculty and staff, there were certain places that felt like home. Ray’s Place was one of them. And Charlie Thomas was one of the people who made it that way.

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DIRECTOR CONTENT STRATEGY
Jen Lennon

STAFF CONTRIBUTORS
Amy Antenora
Anna Huntsman
Pete Kenworthy
Ethan Lachinski

SOCIAL MEDIA
Deanna Stevens Ulrich

DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
UCM Web Team
Paul McKinney

PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, ILLUSTRATION & ANIMATION 
Mike Rich
Jon Jivan
Hannah Park

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS
Bob Christy, BS ’95
Rami Daud

VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING 
Stephen Ward

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