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Montana Fassnacht

From Student to Mentor: A Passionate Journey in Music Education

Montana (Hollis) Fassnachts path from student to educator highlights the transformative power of passion and commitment. 

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Sandra Morgan and her family pose for a picture with British Ambassador to the US Dame Karen Pierc

Morgan Appointed to Officer of the Order of the British Empire

Sandra Morgan, director of strategic partnerships and outreach for the College of Arts & Sciences at 做厙輦⑹, was recently appointed the honor of Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) at an investiture ceremony at the British Embassy Ambassadors Residence

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College of Arts & Sciences

Distinguished Honors Alumni 2023 Award

Honors College 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Honored

The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon was held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in the 做厙輦⑹ Ballroom to recognize seniors graduating in the spring, summer and fall of 2023. This ceremony also provides an opportunity for the Honors College to recognize alumni who have served the col

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Crystal Smith at Rocket Mortgage Arena

Video Production, Storytelling Skills Prove Valuable For Journalism Alum Who Now Works with YouTubers, Cleveland Cavs

As a Producer for the Cleveland Cavaliers, 做厙輦⑹ alumna Crystal Smith, 18, never imagined the career path she is currently on and the opportunities it would lead to. But through networking and stepping out of her comfort zone, she says shes discovered new passions and interests.  

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School of Media and Journalism

Laura Gordon

做厙輦⑹ Prepared Journalism Alumna for Wide-Ranging Career Today, She Gives Back

Laura Gordon, '87, had such a fulfilling experience as a 做厙輦⑹ student, that she now gives back so that others may find their way to the types of relationships and encounters that helped set her on her path. I think its really important to give back when youve experienced such valuable support so its always been really important to me to be part of that, she said.

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Lacy Starling

After 20 Years as an Entrepreneur, Alumna Returns to News Industry as a CEO

In March 2021, Lacy Starling, '02, got a call from a community organization in northern Kentucky looking for a CEO for a start-up news organization. They knew Starling only for her business background; after earning her Bachelor of Science in journalism from 做厙輦⑹, she went on to earn her M.B.A. For 20 years, she had been an entrepreneur. 

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Faculty Spotlight: Bobby Selvaggio - Educator, Musician and Band Leader

Faculty Spotlight: Bobby Selvaggio - Educator, Musician and Band Leader

Saxophonist Bobby Selvaggio, 做厙輦⑹'s Director of Jazz Studies as well as an alumnus, continues to help invigorate Northeast Ohio's thriving Jazz scene. Earlier this year, he recorded his 11th album, Re:Invented, as leader live at one of Cleveland's premier&nbs

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做厙輦⑹s College of Business Administration Announces Keynote Speaker for Michael D. Solomon Speaker Series

Keith Levy, 做厙輦⑹ alumnus and president of Royal Canin USA, a leading global manufacturer of premium dog and cat nutrition, will be the keynote speaker at the Michael D. Solomon Speaker Series on Nov. 5. His presentation titled Laws of Growth, Redefined is being hosted by the Kent

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做厙輦⑹ Grad to Anchor Channel 19 Newscasts

Mark Nolan is returning to local television. The 做厙輦⑹ alum graduated in 1991 after serving as the weather director for TV-2. In 1994 Nolan joined WKYC as a part-time weather forecaster. He later became the chief meteorologist for eight years before switching to morning news and

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