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 Lisa O’Connell has been part of the planning and execution of commencement and convocation ceremonies and other events at 51�Թ��� since she joined 51�Թ��� in 2012 as a coordinator in the Office of University Ceremonies (now University Events and Protocol). She currently serves as the director of University Events and Protocol, a position she has held since 2017.  O’Connell was “invited to her own party” on Aug. 11 with a student’s-eye view of the university’s commencement ceremonies as she walked across the stage to receive her Master of Science in Hospitality ...

The 51�Թ��� alumni family grew by more than 1,000 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university held its summer commencement ceremony. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2025 were recognized with a commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Aug. 9. In total, 1,032 degrees were conferred this summer, consisting of 130 associate degrees, 527 bachelor’s degrees, 320 master’s degrees, 52 doctoral degrees and three educational specialist degrees....

For Giovanni Tripi, choosing 51�Թ��� was the first step on a path that would take him from Northeast Ohio to the heart of Italy—and deep into the worlds of biology, anthropology and hands-on scientific discovery. A biology major on the pre-medicine track from Lyndhurst, Ohio, Tripi has made the most of his time at 51�Թ���.“What makes this experience so exciting for me is how flexible and enriching the program is,” Tripi shared. “I’ve been able to dive deep into areas I’m passionate about — from infectious diseases and genetics to forensic anthropology and public health — ...