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Making the Grade: Julianne Agnone, '21, Awarded Rookie Teacher of the Year by Lake Local Schools

Julianne Agnone, ’21, is doing what she loves — teaching. But these days, it’s not only her students making the grade. Agnone, who teaches math to sixth graders at Lake Elementary, was recently named Lake Local’s Rookie Teacher of the Year and joins newcomer teachers from Stark County’s 17 public school districts as part of the Stark County Educational Service Center’s Education All-Star Team.

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°µÍø½ûÇø Alumnus Examines the Future of Architecture Industry

Alumnus Michael Christoff is bringing balance and perspective to the field of architecture. With over 17 years of practice under his belt, Christoff’s community-focused perspective has earned him coveted spots on Crain’s Cleveland Business’ 40 under 40 list, Inside Business Magazine’s Northeast Ohio 25 under 35 Movers & Shakers and the Cleveland Bridge Builders. But, he’s not done making a mark on Cleveland or the architecture industry as a whole.

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Rendering of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering expansion

Filling Aviation Workforce Needs

°µÍø½ûÇø was recently featured on Channel 5 News ABC for the expansion of its aeronautics program to provide hands-on experience that will better prepare students to fill gaps in the aviation workforce.

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Earn your degree completely online.

‘Labor of Love’ Leading Design and Success of Online Programs

°µÍø½ûÇø is already among 2023’s Best Online Programs, and those programs are working hard to continue changing the conversation about online degrees and demonstrating their value.

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Two students in a lab.

New Research Funding Plan ‘Changes the Game’

Following °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s designation as an R1 research institution, the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs set its sights on investments to maintain this designation, including increasing the amount of grant dollars spent over the next three years.

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Bethany Barkley-Hanson working at her shop in Akron.

Former Student Says Class Assignment on Michael Jordan Helped Launch Her Booming Craft Business

It's easy to see why Bethany Barkley-Hanson is always in the holiday spirit.

Her booming online store, , offers handcrafted wreaths and wall hangings and showcases many holiday-themed items.

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Alumna Sharon Taylor's Coffee Brand Velty

Alumna Making Her Mark One Sip at a Time

For alumna Sharon Taylor, the combination of loving coffee and an unexpected health diagnosis changed both her diet and her career.

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Raytevia Evans

Student Media Prepared Alumna for Teamwork, Wide-Ranging Career

Collaboration and teamwork have been the common threads that have led °µÍø½ûÇø Media and Journalism alumna Raytevia Evans, M.A. ‘12, through teaching English abroad, graduate school, work as an education reporter and now, as a public information officer. She says that every time she’s produced work she’s proud of, it has been the result of a group project. 

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°µÍø½ûÇø hosted Innovation Day 2023 for the Northeast Ohio Public University Research Alliance (NEO-PURA)

Northeast Ohio Public Universities Collaborate on Innovation

Innovation Day 2023 was a collaborative effort of the Northeast Ohio Public University Research Alliance (NEO-PURA) comprised of °µÍø½ûÇø, Cleveland State University, Northeast Ohio Medical University, The University of Akron and Youngstown State University. 

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