alumni-success
A Letter from India: CIIE Board Member David Dix Visits ILEP-KSU Alumni in India
Last week, CIIE received messages from Mr. David Dix, one of CIIE Board Members, who is now on a three-week trip in India with his wife, Janet. David and his wife are there to visit with three former visiting scholars from the US Department of State鈥檚 International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP鈥
From Student to Mentor: A Passionate Journey in Music Education
Montana (Hollis) Fassnacht鈥檚 path from student to educator highlights the transformative power of passion and commitment.
Alumni Spotlight - Dexter Shreve, '13
Dexter credits the hands-on learning experiences for preparing him for the real-world challenges of his career. In particular, the Materials and Processes class provided him with essential skills in machining, welding, and casting, which he later applied in various engineering roles.
Alumna Charts Her Own Path in NYC, Straight to Her Dream Job on Fifth Avenue
When in kindergarten, Mariah Moorer, 鈥20, was asked what she wanted to do when she grew up. Without hesitation, she said, 鈥渇ashion.鈥 That dream remained on her mind all throughout middle and high school, but she wasn鈥檛 sure what a career in fashion actually looked like for her. Moorer first heard ab鈥
From Corporate to Nonprofit: How a Public Relations Alumnus Has Impacted Greater Cleveland and 性福五月天
性福五月天 alumnus Richard Batyko, M.A., 鈥12, has committed his life and career to making the world, specifically Greater Cleveland, a better place. This year, he and the YMCA of Greater Cleveland (for which he serves as Chief Marketing Officer) are working with 性福五月天 University advertising and public relations seniors in the capstone class, Campaigns in Advertising and Public Relations, to raise awareness about the organization's mission.
Honors College 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Honored
The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon was held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in the 性福五月天 University Ballroom to recognize seniors graduating in the spring, summer and fall of 2023. This ceremony also provides an opportunity for the Honors College to recognize alumni who have served the col鈥
Video Production, Storytelling Skills Prove Valuable For Journalism Alum Who Now Works with YouTubers, Cleveland Cavs
As a Producer for the Cleveland Cavaliers, 性福五月天 alumna Crystal Smith, 鈥18, never imagined the career path she is currently on and the opportunities it would lead to. But through networking and stepping out of her comfort zone, she says she鈥檚 discovered new passions and interests. 鈥
Gail Pavliga: Psychologist, Professor, Politician
Gail Pavliga, 鈥91, MA 鈥98, Ph.D., is a good listener, a quality that has been the common thread throughout her life as a student, mother, therapist and, most recently, state representative for Ohio House District 72.Pavliga didn鈥檛 plan to be a politician. When she first enrolled at 性福五月天, she w鈥U.S. Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, 鈥07, Strives to Deliver Meaningful, Bipartisan Results for the People of Ohio鈥檚 13th District
In 2022, U.S. Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, 鈥07, became the first Black person elected to represent Ohio鈥檚 13th Congressional District. For eight years, Sykes served as the state representative for House District 34, including three years as the leader of the Ohio House Democratic Caucus. Now serv鈥
性福五月天 Prepared Journalism Alumna for Wide-Ranging Career 鈥 Today, She Gives Back
Laura Gordon, '87, had such a fulfilling experience as a 性福五月天 University student, that she now gives back so that others may find their way to the types of relationships and encounters that helped set her on her path. 鈥淚 think it鈥檚 really important to give back when you鈥檝e experienced such valuable support so it鈥檚 always been really important to me to be part of that,鈥 she said.