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Tatee Sakr (center) teaches at °µÍø½ûÇø New York City Fashion

Student Is Now the Teacher

Tatee Sakr's path to success in the fashion world started at °µÍø½ûÇø. As a 19-year-old immigrant to the U.S., Sakr chose °µÍø½ûÇø 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 °µÍø½ûÇø Today through her final two semesters at °µÍø½ûÇø 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 °µÍø½ûÇø students. 

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Anthony Claytor raises his diploma during his Commencement ceremony at °µÍø½ûÇø.

Meet Anthony Claytor, the First I PROMISE Program Scholar to Graduate From °µÍø½ûÇø

In 2020, °µÍø½ûÇø President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that °µÍø½ûÇø 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. 

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°µÍø½ûÇø Graduate Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing

Refugee Overcomes Obstacles to Graduate and Inspire Community

As a young refugee, Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing, a recent °µÍø½ûÇø 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 °µÍø½ûÇø 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

°µÍø½ûÇø 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 °µÍø½ûÇø

Meet recent marketing graduate and °µÍø½ûÇø Student Body President, Juliana Buonaiuto. Originally from Long Island, New York, Buonaiuto came to °µÍø½ûÇø 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 °µÍø½ûÇø.

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 °µÍø½ûÇø, 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 °µÍø½ûÇø. 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.  

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