Rhodes State College Alumni

10/06/2026

🎉 Celebrating a well-deserved retirement!

Please join us in congratulating Rhodes State College alumnus Corey Foster (Corrections, 1993) on his retirement! After many years of hard work and dedication, he is beginning an exciting new chapter.

We’re proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our alumni and the many ways they make a difference in their communities and professions. Congratulations, Corey, and best wishes for all that’s ahead! 🎓💙

📸: Dr. Danielle Foster

09/04/2026

💙 🩺This is why we’re so proud of our nursing graduates.

Every once in a while, we hear a story that reminds us just how much of an impact our graduates make—not only in their careers, but in the lives of the people they care for.

Stories like this are a wonderful reminder that nursing is about so much more than providing medical care. It’s about seeing the person behind the patient, offering reassurance during difficult moments, and making someone feels cared for when they need it most.

We are incredibly proud to know that our graduates are carrying those values into hospitals and healthcare settings throughout our community.

Alex Z.

He is hands down one of the best nurses I have ever had.

I spend every day of my life serving other people. I’m usually the one taking care of everyone else, making sure people feel seen, heard, valued and loved.

So being the one who needed someone else to take care of me was way outside of my comfort zone.

I have terrible anxiety when it comes to anything medical, and I’m pretty sure Alex figured that out quickly. But he didn’t make me feel ridiculous for being scared. He didn’t rush me. He didn’t treat me like I was just another patient in an ER bed.

There was actually a moment when I was listening (bc no way would I watch) him flush my IV and give me medication. He was doing it so slowly and carefully. It was such a small thing, but my whole family noticed it. He wasn’t just trying to get it done. He was paying attention to whether I was comfortable.

I remember lying there thinking, I’ve never seen a nurse care this much about something that probably seems so routine to them.

That stuck with me.

Alex may have been doing his job, but the way he did his job was different. There was genuine compassion behind it. In a place where everything can feel rushed and scary, he made me feel safe.

For someone who spends so much of her life trying to take care of everyone else, having someone take that kind of care with me meant more than I can explain.

Right now I have quite a bit going on.

Alex didn’t just take care of my medical needs - he took care of the person lying in that bed.

And I will never forget that.

Thank You Alex - for loving people and showing true kindness.

xxYou Matter Brooke-Rod Dudgeon

📸Lima Memorial Health System

08/14/2026

‼ GROB Systems is hiring‼
Check out their post below! ⬇

GROB is hiring! Check out joingrob.com for the latest openings.

Some highlights:
-Universal Machine Trainer
-IT System Administrator
-Business Intelligence Analyst
-2nd Shift Machinist
-Key Account Manager (Sales)
-Supply Chain Intern (Winter 2027)

08/11/2026

🦷 Thinking about a career in dental hygiene?

We love sharing opportunities and career paths that may be of interest to our alumni and our community!

OhioMeansJobs recently shared some great information about careers in dental hygiene. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work in this field—or know someone who might be interested—take a look!

And as always, if you’re a Rhodes alum working in dental hygiene, we’d love to hear from you! 💙

If you enjoy working closely with people and have a passion for health, dental hygiene offers a stable and rewarding career path. Learn more about this career and all of Ohio’s top jobs at topjobs.ohio.gov.