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Cavalier Pride Was on Full Display During Maroon & Gold Weekend

  • 30 September 2025

Cavalier pride was on full display during the Maroon & Gold Weekend celebration! Click here to view the photos that captured it all!

The Fire & Ice Maroon & Gold Court celebrated students who exemplify leadership, school spirit, and commitment to Walsh University’s core values of faith, excellence, integrity, service, and community. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors are nominated for this honor in recognition of the positive impact they make across campus.

Congratulations to this year’s Maroon & Gold Court:

  • Porter Smith – Sophomore, Exercise Science, Pre-Athletic Training from Rootstown, Ohio
  • Sachin Nallapaneni – Sophomore, Biology, Pre-Med from Canfield, Ohio
  • Abigail Walsh – Junior, Sports Management from Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Mack Heslop –Junior, Finance from Alliance, Ohio

Maroon & Gold King and Queen

  • Olivia Huzyak – Senior, Nursing from North Canton, Ohio
  • Zachary Hryb – Senior, Computer Science with a Business minor from Youngstown, Ohio

 

Athletic Wall of Fame Breakfast

Cav Nation proudly celebrated the newest members of its Athletic Wall of Fame during the 2025 induction breakfast, recognizing alumni whose accomplishments on and off the field have left a lasting mark on Cavalier athletics. Established in 1982, the Wall of Fame honors scholar-athletes whose excellence, leadership, and service continue to inspire future generations. | Watch Video

  • Kaitlyn (Barber) Szychowski ’18 — Track & Field
  • Dylan Ciolino ’17 — Men’s Lacrosse
  • Marcus Myers ’18 — Track & Field
  • Austin Szink ’16, ’18 — Baseball

 

Outstanding Alumni Awards Dinner

Walsh University’s Alumni Association honored five alumni at its 2025 Outstanding Alumni Awards Dinner, recognizing graduates whose leadership, service, and professional accomplishments exemplify the University’s mission. Family, friends, and colleagues gathered to celebrate lives that reflect the values of faith, community, and dedication. | Read More

  • Young Alumni Award – Chris Ippolito ’14
  • Professional Achievement Award – Joseph Luckino ’02
  • Outstanding Achievement Award – Elizabeth Rayl ’09
  • Distinguished Service Award – Carol Miller ’93
  • Lifetime Achievement Award – Joseph Elias Ezzie ’65