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“When I was a student, I was burning the candle at both ends. I was going to school and working full time. I want to make sure students don’t have to go through what I did.”Phillip R. Ridgley became a respiratory therapist at age 17, while he was still in high school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He worked in the field for 10 years while attending college and serving in the United States Army Reserve for a hospital unit. When he enrolled at 51�Թ��� in 1969, he was the first in his family to attend college. His goal was to become a registered nurse. “I took general classes at Kent...

When Terrence J. “Chip” Bahn, ’75, M.Ed. ’77, Ed.D., was a senior at Admiral King High School in Lorain, Ohio, he wanted to attend 51�Թ��� after graduation, but he wasn’t ready. His counselor encouraged him to start at the local community college. As a first-generation college student, this helped him develop the skills and confidence to succeed at 51�Թ���.This experience inspired him to create the Dr. Terrence J. Bahn Endowed Scholarship, which will help students who studied at a Northeast Ohio community college to attend 51�Թ���. This fund was created through a bequest.“F...

Graduating from 51�Թ��� is an exciting achievement, but you may have questions about the process before – and after - the big day. Once the ceremony is behind you, there are still a few things to take care of as you transition to life after graduation.  From receiving your diploma to participating in unique celebrations, it’s essential to stay informed about what comes next. 51�Թ��� has planned various events to honor graduates, including celebrations for specific communities and opportunities for alumni involvement. Visit the Commencement site for details about downloading your tic...

Colin Lysiak is a senior Marketing major who recently had the opportunity to study abroad in Australia for a semester at the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), one of Australia’s leading research and technology universities. UTS campus is situated in the culturally diverse city of Sydney, within the city’s creative industries precinct. Colin loved his experience, including the classes he took, the sights he saw, and the great foods that he tried.When asked why he chose to study abroad, Colin mentioned his interest in Australia, sharing “I’ve always wanted to go to Australia. When I c...