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51³Ô¹ÏÍø Alum is a Natural When it Comes to Parks, Rec and Tourism
Since childhood 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alum Jessica Clonch has wanted to combine her love of the outdoors with her career. Now, to her delight, she’s living the dream.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Aeronautics Alum Teaches in the Classroom and Hires at his Companies
Nicholas Belluardo is a part-time faculty member at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and the co-owner of four aviation businesses.
Making the Local Justice System Easier to Access
Summit County Domestic Relations Court Judge Kani H. Hightower is on a mission to make the justice system in Summit County, Ohio, more accessible for underprivileged and underrepresented citizens. Whether it’s related to transportation challenges or helping them sort through the red tape of documentation, Hightower, a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø graduate, is creating solutions to streamline the process for Summit County residents.
Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit Makes Its Debut
The brightly colored blue and gold Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s College of Public Health will be hitting the streets to help bring public health services to the people of northeast Ohio.
From Career-Ready to Camera-Ready at WFMJ-TV
Simonek and Tromler sat down with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Today to talk about their experiences in the university’s journalism program and how it prepared them to hit the ground running within the first week on the job at 21 WFMJ-TV.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Awarded FAA Grant to Propel the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals
51³Ô¹ÏÍø has been selected as one of thirty-two schools nationwide to receive a significant grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aimed at fostering the development of the future workforce in the aviation industry. This $419,708 grant is earmarked for an initiative aimed at bolstering the workforce for aircraft pilots and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operators in Northeast Ohio.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Fills Need for Addiction Counselors in Ohio
51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s College of Public Health has taken steps to put more addiction counselors to work in Ohio.
University Alumna and Kent Native Named CEO of PBS Western Reserve
Natalie Pillsbury, who earned both a bachelor’s degree in 2007 and a Master of Public Administration in 2023 from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, will begin her new role on March 20.
Success Was Written on the Skyline for Alumna Anne Johnson
Most college students start to worry about job interviews as their graduation day nears. But before 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumna Anne (Skoch) Johnson had even entered her senior year, her post-graduation employment plans were already mapped out.
Wanted: Environmental Health Specialists to Keep Our Air, Water and Food Safe
The shortage of environmental health specialists accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic but had begun well before the that, according to Matthew Stefanak, a semi-retired faculty member and a "public health ambassador" with the College of Public Health, which helps to create career-ready graduates for this in-demand field.