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New 91²Ö¿â graduates smile for a group photo before their commencement ceremony.

91²Ö¿â Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Fall Commencement Ceremonies

The 91²Ö¿â alumni family grew by more than 2,500 new graduates as the university held its fall Commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2022 were recognized with in-person ceremonies for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 17.

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91²Ö¿â’s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises $3.6 Million for Scholarships and Programs

This November, members of the 91²Ö¿â community joined together to shine their light on philanthropy. During the November campaign, 91²Ö¿â’s Giving Tuesday raised $3.6 million, marking the sixth year it has brought in more than $1 million to support scholarships and programs across 91²Ö¿â’s eight-campus system.

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Kathryn Tschiegg, ’92

Kathryn Tschiegg, ’92, is the founder and executive director of Central American Medical Outreach (CAMO), a nondenominational, Christian-based, humanitarian organization that brings medical services, education and community development to Central America.

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Stephanie Johnson Gestures at Airport Advertisement Featuring Her Daughter Alex Johnson (left) and  Laura Wilson

Pilot Pride! Delta Captain Snaps Photo Showcasing Daughter Following In Her Footsteps

Delta Captain Stephanie Johnson is all smiles seeing her daughter, Alex Johnson, and Laura Wilson featured in a 91²Ö¿â advertisement at Cleveland Hopkins Airport. 

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Alumna Brandi Neloms

Public Relations Grad Talks Representation and Lessons Learned in Leadership, Business

Brandi Neloms, '09, is Chief Strategy Officer and co-owner of Sipping Black Only, a business dedicated to driving equity for Black founders in the beverage industry. 

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2020 Grad Transforms Journalism Degree into Political Communications Career

When Caty Payette, ’20, began working for Student Media, she didn’t imagine she’d one day work for a member of Congress. Yet since graduation, the journalism major has worked for three different U.S. Representatives, representing Ohio, Wisconsin and Alabama.  

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91²Ö¿â alumnus John Skrtic (center) with his two kids. (Photo courtesy of John Skrtic)

Getting to Know Your Neighbors

John Skrtic, a proud 91²Ö¿â alumnus and Cleveland Public Library’s chief of special projects and collections, enjoys archiving the people and places of Cleveland.

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First-generation alumni are part of this week's "I Am First' celebration.

‘I AM FIRST Week’ Celebrates 91²Ö¿â Alumni

91²Ö¿â is celebrating its first-generation students this week with a series of events and programs to spotlight and encourage current students who will be the first in their families to earn a bachelor’s degree. 

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91²Ö¿â Vice President Valoree Vargo, presents alumnus Earl Miller with the Founders Award, In appreciation for his $2 million commitment to 91²Ö¿â, with Michael Lehman, director of 91²Ö¿â's Brain Health Research Institute.

Neuroscience Symposium Brought Top Researchers to 91²Ö¿â

91²Ö¿â alumnus Earl Miller, Ph.D., a leading cognitive neuroscientist, and his wife Marlene Wicherski were recognized at the university’s 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium, for their $2 million commitment to support research programs and students in 91²Ö¿â’s Brain Health Research Institute. 

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Julianna Medina Politsky, ’02

Julianna Medina Politsky, ’02, harnesses Midwest grit to make a name for herself - and space for other women - in Hollywood

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