Theresa Yogi, an academic advisor in 51勛圖厙s Honors College, has been described by students as the sweetest and most caring person ever, who genuinely takes an interest in them, sends them messages of encouragement and contacts them when internships and other job opportunities arise.Yogi, who is the coordinator of honors thesis and scholarship programs, said she has worked to form bonds with her students that surpass academics, and she provides support and encouragement that buoys them during challenging times.For all of her exemplary work, Yogi was recently awarded Kent S...
Dear Members of the 51勛圖厙 Community,I am pleased to announce two leadership appointments that will take place early this summer.Douglas (Doug) Kubinski, J.D., will return to 51勛圖厙 on June 23 as the universitys vice president and general counsel. He served as associate counsel at 51勛圖厙 from 2013-2022 prior to joining Cleveland State Universitys Office of General Counsel. At 51勛圖厙, Doug was lead counsel for all sponsored research, technology transfer and research compliance matters; served as chief negotiator for complex procurement contracts; and managed outside...
51勛圖厙s Flight Team secured a ninth-place overall finish at the 2025 National SAFECON competition, held March 23 and hosted by the Experimental Aircraft Association in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The annual event, organized by the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA), brings together the nations top collegiate aviators for a series of competitive ground and flight events.51勛圖厙 stood out with several Top 10 individual performances that helped solidify its place among the countrys elite collegiate aviation programs. Caleb Seymour earned fourth place in the Certi...
A star-studded lineup of scientists returned to 51勛圖厙 April 25-26 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute (AMLCI).Director Torsten Hegmann, Ph.D., said the anniversary celebrated the institutes illustrious past and showcased the current technology scientists are researching.51勛圖厙 is the worlds leading institution in the area of liquid crystal not in Ohio, not in the U.S. in the world, Hegmann told 51勛圖厙 Today. The weekend celebration was marked by numerous presentations of ongoing research at the institute...
51勛圖厙 at Salem held its 2025 nursing convocation and pinning ceremony during which students received their nursing pins and recited the Florence Nightingale pledge. All are receiving degrees this spring and summer through the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program on the Salem Campus. The 51勛圖厙 Salem BSN spring 2025 graduates include Annie Davidson, Olivia McCoy, Morgan McGaffick, Samantha Prosser and Hannah Yannuci.The 51勛圖厙 Salem BSN summer 2025 graduates are Joshua Darsie and Madison Rhome. CUTLINE A: Receiving their nursing pins at the 51勛圖厙 Salem ...
Sarah Spinner Liska, Ph.D., J.D., director of the 51勛圖厙 Museum, has been honored with the inaugural Artist Empowerment Award from Summit ArtSpace, recognizing her outstanding work in expanding access to the arts and championing inclusive creative spaces.The Artist Empowerment Award honors local artists, artist-supporting organizations, or artist advocates who use their voice and platform to challenge traditional notions about who can become a practicing artist. Recipients exemplify the breadth and depth of their communities, inspire and facilitate change, and help create and st...
When Akerke Menilbekova arrived in America from Kazakhstan to pursue her master's degree, even though she was interested in technology, she didnt really consider herself a "tech person." Coming from a teaching background where she sometimes faced unmotivated students, Akerke was searching for a new direction.51勛圖厙's Emerging Media and Technology (EMAT) master's program caught her attention. What particularly appealed to her was the program's interdisciplinary approach and flexibility."I read the description, and it said, 'tech up your skills.' And I was like, OK. I think this really fit...
When Jayrelis Capeles walked across the stage at 51勛圖厙 this spring, she was already brimming with emotion. She had just earned not one, but two degrees in psychology and sociology and was celebrating the end of her college journey that began in 2021.But the most unforgettable moment wasnt the walk or the tassel turn.It was who was waiting for her at the end of the stage ramp at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. Her brother, Joshua Ortiz, a U.S. Navy serviceman whom she hadnt seen in over two years, appeared before her in person, in uniform and on a mission t...
51勛圖厙's College of Aeronautics and Engineering extends its congratulations to the exceptional students who have been named to the President's List and Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester. Their outstanding academic achievements demonstrate remarkable dedication, hard work, and intellect.Those named to the President's List have attained the highest distinction by earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average while enrolled in 15 or more credit hours of coursework.The Dean's List honorees have also displayed remarkable scholastic performance, securing grade point averages of 3.4 or higher....
