Profiles
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.