¾ÛÉ«¸ó

Profiles

Tatee Sakr (center) teaches at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó New York City Fashion

Student Is Now the Teacher

Tatee Sakr's path to success in the fashion world started at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó. As a 19-year-old immigrant to the U.S., Sakr chose ¾ÛÉ«¸ó because it was close to her new home in Cleveland and had a reputable fashion design program. Now an industry professional, she is giving back as a key faculty member.

Tags: School of Fashion, Arts & Culture, Profiles, Nationally Distinctive

¾ÛÉ«¸ó Today

Kaleigh McGreal downtown Kent

‘Now Is the Time to Do What You Want’

Fashion design major Kaleigh McGreal has been sharing her story with ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Today through her final two semesters at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó in our "Year with a Flash" series. Most recently, as she prepared for graduation, McGreal shared her thoughts about her journey with an inspiring message for other ¾ÛÉ«¸ó students. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, School of Fashion, ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Florence, Florence, Fashion Design, NYC Fashion, Profiles, Annual Fashion Show

¾ÛÉ«¸ó Today

Anthony Claytor raises his diploma during his Commencement ceremony at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó.

Meet Anthony Claytor, the First I PROMISE Program Scholar to Graduate From ¾ÛÉ«¸ó

In 2020, ¾ÛÉ«¸ó President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that ¾ÛÉ«¸ó would cover four years of tuition costs and one year of room and board. Now, for the LeBron James Family Foundation’s first I PROMISE class, the hard work these students had put in since third grade is paying off. 

Tags: Profiles, Students First, I Promise, University College, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, alumni-news, College of Arts and Sciences

¾ÛÉ«¸ó Today

¾ÛÉ«¸ó Graduate Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing

Refugee Overcomes Obstacles to Graduate and Inspire Community

As a young refugee, Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing, a recent ¾ÛÉ«¸ó graduate, has not only overcome significant challenges during her time in the United States, but she’s also helping others in similar circumstances.

Tags: Profiles, Community & Society

¾ÛÉ«¸ó Today

Medhin Dollebo, Ph.D., visiting Scholar at Risk from Ethiopia.

Ethiopian Professor Spending Year at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó to Escape Persecution at Home

Speaking out against government corruption and ethnic killings in his home country of Ethiopia made Medhin Dollebo, Ph.D., the target of constant threats and harassment. 

Tags: Global Reach, Community and Society, Profiles, Global Presence, Community Impact, School of Peace and Conflict Studies

¾ÛÉ«¸ó Today

1st Lt. Ashley White

Nation Remembers Trailblazing Alumna Who Opened Doors for Women in the Military

¾ÛÉ«¸ó alumna 1st Lt. Ashley White has left behind a far-reaching legacy for her trailblazing military service.

Tags: Global Reach, Profiles, Community & Society

¾ÛÉ«¸ó Today

Flash Friday: Juliana Buonaiuto

Marketing Major Juliana Buonaiuto Takes on Leadership Roles at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó

Meet recent marketing graduate and ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Student Body President, Juliana Buonaiuto. Originally from Long Island, New York, Buonaiuto came to ¾ÛÉ«¸ó to study marketing because of her love for the industry.  

Tags: Profiles, Student Life

Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., is finishing his first year as an assistant professor of computer science at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó.

New Professor Completes His ‘Freshman’ Year

Freshman year can be a little stressful, even for a faculty member. But Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., who just completed his first year as an assistant professor of computer science at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó, is feeling content and excited for the next academic year.

Tags: Research & Science, Global Reach, Profiles, Students First, Department of Computer Science, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Mathematical Sciences

¾ÛÉ«¸ó Today

Senior Hannah Fender graduates.

She's Staying for Graduate School!

As a high school senior just three years ago, Hannah Fender was not overly excited about attending ¾ÛÉ«¸ó. Now, she loves it so much, she’s staying for graduate school.

Tags: Research & Science, Student Life, Profiles, Students First, Department of Psychological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Honors College

Honors College

Aj taking photos

Flash Friday: A.J. Scilla

Meet A.J. Scilla, a junior public relations major with a passion for sports photography. Originally from Mars, Pennsylvania, Scilla currently resides in Savannah, Georgia, working for the Savannah Bananas.  

Tags: Profiles, Students First

¾ÛÉ«¸ó Today