Success Story
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Achieves Unprecedented Fundraising Success During First Year of Forever Brighter Campaign
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University launched the public phase of its $350 million Forever Brighter comprehensive fundraising campaign in October 2021, and during the first year of the public campaign, a record-breaking $77.6 million was raised. This philanthropic feat was made possible with the support of 10,687 donors, 3,753 of whom made a gift to ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì for the first time.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Again Recognized as One of Campus Pride’s ‘Best of the Best’ Colleges and Universities for LGBTQ+ Students
For a third consecutive year, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University has been selected as one the nation’s top universities for LGBTQ+ students for creating a safe, welcoming environment for students, faculty and staff, according to Campus Pride, a leading resource for LGBTQ+ leadership development, diversity inclusion and advocacy within higher education.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremonies
The ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University alumni family will grow by more than 1,200 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2022 will be recognized with in-person, outdoor commencement ceremonies and a virtual commencement ceremony on Aug. 20.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Helps Students Who Left College Without a Degree to Settle Their Debt and Continue Their Education
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University is excited to be a part of the Ohio College Comeback Compact, an innovative program to help students who left college with debt but without a degree to continue their education. ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì is collaborating with seven public colleges and universities in Northeast Ohio to reach out to these students and provide a path back to higher education while reducing or eliminating their debt.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s American Academy Graduates Its First Brazilian Student
Alvacir Wesley Kalatai Alberti of Imbituva, Brazil, is the first student to graduate from the American Academy, a dual-enrollment program offered jointly at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì and the Pontifical Catholic University of Parana, located in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.
Students Aim to Make ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì ‘Most Refugee-Welcoming Campus in America’
Turmoil from recent wars and tragedies causes millions to be displaced from their homes every year. This year is no exception with the intensifying conflict in Ukraine, forcing millions of refugees to find safety elsewhere. Not only do these refugees need shelter, but they also need education and the opportunity to have new life experiences in different countries.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Receives New Collegiate Purple Star Designation
The designation recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military.
STEM Students Abroad: The Benefits of the Challenges
No matter the field of study, if students have a knack for adventure and travel, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì will see to their study abroad endeavors. ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì has multiple STEM students studying abroad in the spring semester, a bright outlook for a demographic that does not traditionally travel for credit in thei…Recent Graduate Chazzlyn Jackson Honed her Passion for Social Justice Activism at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì
When recent Undergraduate Student Government (USG) President Chazzlyn Jackson started her journey at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University in 2018, she had planned to major in fashion until a mentor with Kupita/Transiciones (K/T) cultural orientation program helped her tap into her leadership abilities and passion for social justice issues. The advice played a pivotal role for Jackson, who stepped into leadership roles and anti-racism advocacy and has not looked back.
Best Friends Graduate From ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University at the Age of 18
During ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s spring 2022 commencement on May 14, Jameson Payne will earn his bachelor’s degree in integrative studies with concentrations in physics and political science. Benjamin Wales-McGrath will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in cellular and molecular biology at the age of 18.