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How The Backspace Key Taught a Global Digital Leader to Learn, Correct and Move ForwardÂ
After 27 years of travel and pivoting to various international endeavors, Sonia Karkare, a native of Mumbai, India, is now back at 91²Ö¿â as an adjunct professor with the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship’s Executive MBA (Master of Business Administration) program. She is teaching diverse types of courses, including the Digital Transformation in Healthcare course.
From Voter Registration Volunteer to Presidential Management Fellow
Two-time 91²Ö¿â alumnus Eli Kalil, who is finishing up his first year as a Presidential Management Fellow at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, said his degrees prepared him well for the field of healthcare administration
Filling Critical Need for More Pilots
Brian Neff, assistant dean of flight and operations at 91²Ö¿â’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering, was recently featured on Spectrum News 1 Ohio with a 91²Ö¿â aeronautics student, to shed light on the national pilot shortage and explain what 91²Ö¿â is doing to help fix this shortage.
Making the Grade: Julianne Agnone, '21, Awarded Rookie Teacher of the Year by Lake Local Schools
Julianne Agnone, ’21, is doing what she loves — teaching. But these days, it’s not only her students making the grade. Agnone, who teaches math to sixth graders at Lake Elementary, was recently named Lake Local’s Rookie Teacher of the Year and joins newcomer teachers from Stark County’s 17 public school districts as part of the Stark County Educational Service Center’s Education All-Star Team.
91²Ö¿â Alumnus Examines the Future of Architecture Industry
Alumnus Michael Christoff is bringing balance and perspective to the field of architecture. With over 17 years of practice under his belt, Christoff’s community-focused perspective has earned him coveted spots on Crain’s Cleveland Business’ 40 under 40 list, Inside Business Magazine’s Northeast Ohio 25 under 35 Movers & Shakers and the Cleveland Bridge Builders. But, he’s not done making a mark on Cleveland or the architecture industry as a whole.
Filling Aviation Workforce Needs
91²Ö¿â was recently featured on Channel 5 News ABC for the expansion of its aeronautics program to provide hands-on experience that will better prepare students to fill gaps in the aviation workforce.
‘Reverse Career Fair’ Turns the Tables in Connecting Area Employers to Student Researchers
A "Reverse Career Fair" at the Undergraduate Research Symposium connected research students with potential employers.
‘Labor of Love’ Leading Design and Success of Online Programs
91²Ö¿â is already among 2023’s Best Online Programs, and those programs are working hard to continue changing the conversation about online degrees and demonstrating their value.
New Research Funding Plan ‘Changes the Game’
Following 91²Ö¿â’s designation as an R1 research institution, the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs set its sights on investments to maintain this designation, including increasing the amount of grant dollars spent over the next three years.
Former Student Says Class Assignment on Michael Jordan Helped Launch Her Booming Craft Business
It's easy to see why Bethany Barkley-Hanson is always in the holiday spirit.
Her booming online store, , offers handcrafted wreaths and wall hangings and showcases many holiday-themed items.