Profiles
Father and Son Complete First Flight Together
A father and son, both 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumni, graduates of the professional pilot program in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, recently achieved a remarkable milestone. Scott and Kyle Koeppl completed their first flight together as Southwest Airlines pilots.
Student Is Now the Teacher
Tatee Sakr's path to success in the fashion world started at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. As a 19-year-old immigrant to the U.S., Sakr chose 51³Ô¹ÏÍø because it was close to her new home in Cleveland and had a reputable fashion design program. Now an industry professional, she is giving back as a key faculty member.
‘Now Is the Time to Do What You Want’
Fashion design major Kaleigh McGreal has been sharing her story with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Today through her final two semesters at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø in our "Year with a Flash" series. Most recently, as she prepared for graduation, McGreal shared her thoughts about her journey with an inspiring message for other 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students.
Meet Anthony Claytor, the First I PROMISE Program Scholar to Graduate From 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
In 2020, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that 51³Ô¹ÏÍø would cover four years of tuition costs and one year of room and board. Now, for the LeBron James Family Foundation’s first I PROMISE class, the hard work these students had put in since third grade is paying off.
Refugee Overcomes Obstacles to Graduate and Inspire Community
As a young refugee, Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing, a recent 51³Ô¹ÏÍø graduate, has not only overcome significant challenges during her time in the United States, but she’s also helping others in similar circumstances.
Ethiopian Professor Spending Year at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to Escape Persecution at Home
Speaking out against government corruption and ethnic killings in his home country of Ethiopia made Medhin Dollebo, Ph.D., the target of constant threats and harassment.
Nation Remembers Trailblazing Alumna Who Opened Doors for Women in the Military
51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumna 1st Lt. Ashley White has left behind a far-reaching legacy for her trailblazing military service.
Marketing Major Juliana Buonaiuto Takes on Leadership Roles at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Meet recent marketing graduate and 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Student Body President, Juliana Buonaiuto. Originally from Long Island, New York, Buonaiuto came to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to study marketing because of her love for the industry.
New Professor Completes His ‘Freshman’ Year
Freshman year can be a little stressful, even for a faculty member. But Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., who just completed his first year as an assistant professor of computer science at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, is feeling content and excited for the next academic year.
She's Staying for Graduate School!
As a high school senior just three years ago, Hannah Fender was not overly excited about attending 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. Now, she loves it so much, she’s staying for graduate school.