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Tatee Sakr (center) teaches at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí New York City Fashion

Student Is Now the Teacher

Tatee Sakr's path to success in the fashion world started at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí. As a 19-year-old immigrant to the U.S., Sakr chose ¹ú²úÂ×Àí 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

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Kaleigh McGreal downtown Kent

‘Now Is the Time to Do What You Want’

Fashion design major Kaleigh McGreal has been sharing her story with ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Today through her final two semesters at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí 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 ¹ú²úÂ×Àí students. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, School of Fashion, ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Florence, Florence, Fashion Design, NYC Fashion, Profiles, Annual Fashion Show

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Anthony Claytor raises his diploma during his Commencement ceremony at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí.

Meet Anthony Claytor, the First I PROMISE Program Scholar to Graduate From ¹ú²úÂ×Àí

In 2020, ¹ú²úÂ×Àí President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that ¹ú²úÂ×Àí 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

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¹ú²úÂ×Àí Graduate Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing

Refugee Overcomes Obstacles to Graduate and Inspire Community

As a young refugee, Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing, a recent ¹ú²úÂ×Àí 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

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

Ethiopian Professor Spending Year at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí 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

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1st Lt. Ashley White

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

¹ú²úÂ×Àí alumna 1st Lt. Ashley White has left behind a far-reaching legacy for her trailblazing military service.

Tags: Global Reach, Profiles, Community & Society

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Flash Friday: Juliana Buonaiuto

Marketing Major Juliana Buonaiuto Takes on Leadership Roles at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí

Meet recent marketing graduate and ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Student Body President, Juliana Buonaiuto. Originally from Long Island, New York, Buonaiuto came to ¹ú²úÂ×Àí to study marketing because of her love for the industry.  

Tags: Profiles, Student Life

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Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., is finishing his first year as an assistant professor of computer science at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí.

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 ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, 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

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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 ¹ú²úÂ×Àí. 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

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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

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