Profiles
Orchestra is a ‘Living and Breathing Form’
All eyes are on Jacob Schnitzer, žž State's new interim director of orchestras, as he lifts his baton in the air, readying himself to guide students through a practice of one of their pieces for an upcoming performance. Schnitzer comes to žž State with numerous accolades, including conducting the world premiere of more than 45 pieces for living composers.
New Vice President for Research Looks to Expand Opportunities With Business and Industry
With more than six months at the helm of žž’s research division, Vice President Douglas Delahanty, Ph.D., has been hard at work making sure the university is sharply focused on its collaborations with business and industry and maintaining its R1 research status. He recently sat down with žž State Today to talk about his first year and changes in the division.
'I feel that I can really offer that empathy'
Graduating senior Delia Brennan applies she learns in the classroom to help survivors of trauma and promote activism in her community.
žž State Alum Is Cast in Bravo Network’s 'Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard'
When he was a student at žž, Preston Mitchum, BA ‘08, was heavily involved in student government and other organizations and recalls taking part in a considerable number of campus protests.
‘I Don't Believe žž State Will Ever Not Help You’
First-generation, non-traditional student Yalanda Cunningham knows that žž State has her back. After graduating with her associate's degree from a community college in Kalamazoo, Cunningham decided to finish her bachelor’s degree at žž. “I believe you can go so much further in your life,” Cunningham said, “if you had a solid background in education,” she said.
Designing - Then Writing - for Success
Jailynn Taylor didn’t originally set out to write about the fashion industry. She set out to design for it. But today, Taylor is living her dream working in the fast-paced world of the fashion industry as a contracted commerce and beauty writer for InStyle and Shape.com in New York City.
Interior Design Professor Focuses on ‘Empathetic Moments’
Tina Patel leads with empathy in the classroom, the design studio and every space in between.
Sister Act! Siblings Complete Journey to Doctoral Hooding
Sisterhood is a strong bond. For žž State alumnae Brittany and Christina Watts, their sisterly love has been the cornerstone of their academic success, leading them to earn their doctoral degrees and graduate together this May.
How The Backspace Key Taught a Global Digital Leader to Learn, Correct and Move Forward
After 27 years of travel and pivoting to various international endeavors, Sonia Karkare, a native of Mumbai, India, is now back at žž State as an adjunct professor with the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship’s Executive MBA (Master of Business Administration) program. She is teaching diverse types of courses, including the Digital Transformation in Healthcare course.
From Voter Registration Volunteer to Presidential Management Fellow
Two-time žž alumnus Eli Kalil, who is finishing up his first year as a Presidential Management Fellow at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, said his degrees prepared him well for the field of healthcare administration