Profiles
A father and son, both Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University alumni, graduates of the professional pilot program in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, recently achieved a remarkable milestone. Scott and Kyle Koeppl completed their first flight together as Southwest Airlines pilots.
Tatee Sakr's path to success in the fashion world started at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University. As a 19-year-old immigrant to the U.S., Sakr chose Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University 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.
Fashion design major Kaleigh McGreal has been sharing her story with Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Today through her final two semesters at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State students.
In 2020, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State 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.
As a young refugee, Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing, a recent Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University graduate, has not only overcome significant challenges during her time in the United States, but she’s also helping others in similar circumstances.
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.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State alumna 1st Lt. Ashley White has left behind a far-reaching legacy for her trailblazing military service.
Meet recent marketing graduate and Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Student Body President, Juliana Buonaiuto. Originally from Long Island, New York, Buonaiuto came to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State to study marketing because of her love for the industry.
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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University, is feeling content and excited for the next academic year.
As a high school senior just three years ago, Hannah Fender was not overly excited about attending Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University. Now, she loves it so much, she’s staying for graduate school.