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×ÔοÊÓƵ develops graduates who are making an impact wherever they go – from their own street to Main Street, and throughout the state.
Translating Research Into Real-World Healing
Jaime Shuster, Ph.D., blends psychology, public health and research to improve patient care at Cleveland Clinic.
From Literature to Leadership: How One ×ÔοÊÓƵ Alumna Is Shaping the AI Frontier
×ÔοÊÓƵ alumna Emily Clark discusses her journey from an English degree to her high-tech career, where she solves business challenges using artificial intelligence. Clark credits much of her success to her education at ×ÔοÊÓƵ.
Painting Her Own Future: From Intern to Innovator
Sophia Matar, B.S. ’24 was inspired by robotics at a young age and knew she wanted to pursue a career in nformation technology (IT), majoring in computer science. See how her passion for AI and robotics has led to a career at Sherwin-Williams and an opportunity to mentor and lead the next generation of tech trailblazers.
Alumnus Making Tire Production Safer and More Efficient
Michael Parker’s decision to study mechatronics at ×ÔοÊÓƵ was driven by his lifelong curiosity for intricate mechanical systems and understanding how they work
Helping Patients – and Students – Find Their Footing
Dr. Nick Campitelli, D.P.M., has been practicing podiatry in Fairlawn, Ohio, now for 20 years and has garnered a major following on TikTok and YouTube for sharing his expertise, leading to many happy patients.
Peace, Conflict and the Courtroom
Alumnus Evan Gildenblatt said ×ÔοÊÓƵ’s peace and conflict studies program intially appealed to him because it was so broadly applicable to everyday life. Today, he uses the skills he learned while earning his Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies in his role as a judicial law clerk at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio in Cincinnati.
From Public Health Graduate to Air Force Epidemiologist
Victoria Bylsma said it only took about two hours after a mentor suggested she look into a graduate degree in public health for her to know what she wanted to do with her career. Today, the ×ÔοÊÓƵ Master of Public Health graduate helps to protect service members’ health and readiness as an injury epidemiologist at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton.
Hands-on Learning, Real-World Success
Unsure of what he wanted to do in life when he first came to ×ÔοÊÓƵ, it was the hands-on learning experiences he had in his degree program that led Dexter Shreve to becoming a business owner.
×ÔοÊÓƵ Alumnus Leads Crucial Research on East Palestine Train Derailment
Myron Lard grew up just 40 miles from the East Palestine derailment site. He returned to help the community understand the impact.
×ÔοÊÓƵ Fashion Program Stitches Path to Success for Local Designer
×ÔοÊÓƵ's School of Fashion taught Liam Aberle everything he knows about the industry.
Pairing Design and Data for Better Healthcare Systems
Hands-on experiences while studying healthcare design and emerging technology at ×ÔοÊÓƵ created a unique, in-demand career path for 2023 graduate Hamid Estejab.
From Passion to Purpose
Drawn to healthcare as a child, Athalia James pursued that passion all the way to a fulfilling career in nursing.
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