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From Passion to Purpose

From Literature to Leadership: How One 91�ֿ� Alumna Is Shaping the AI Frontier

Helping Patients – and Students – Find Their Footing

Alumnus Making Tire Production Safer and More Efficient

91�ֿ� prepares students for the jobs of today and tomorrow in Ohio.

10,000 91�ֿ� graduates nearly 10,000 career-ready students each year, the most in Northern Ohio

280,000+ More than 280,000 alumni live and work in Ohio

88 Counties 88 Counties, One Powerful Workforce of Graduates

91�ֿ�. Works for Students. Works for Ohio.

91�ֿ� develops graduates who are making an impact wherever they go – from their own street to Main Street, and throughout the state.

Painting Her Own Future: From Intern to Innovator

Sophia Matar, B.S. ’24 was inspired by robotics at a young age and knew she wanted to pursue a career in nformation technology (IT), majoring in computer science. See how her passion for AI and robotics has led to a career at Sherwin-Williams and an opportunity to mentor and lead the next generation of tech trailblazers.

Exploring Her Options Led to the Perfect Career

When 91�ֿ� alumna Aysia Kemp declared her major in the first semester of her sophomore year, she felt confident in her chosen path. However, things didn’t quite start off that way. Kemp credits her experiences in the Exploratory Program for leading her to her ideal career.

Alumnus Making Tire Production Safer and More Efficient

Michael Parker’s decision to study mechatronics at 91�ֿ� was driven by his lifelong curiosity for intricate mechanical systems and understanding how they work

Helping Patients – and Students – Find Their Footing

Dr. Nick Campitelli, D.P.M., has been practicing podiatry in Fairlawn, Ohio, now for 20 years and has garnered a major following on TikTok and YouTube for sharing his expertise, leading to many happy patients.

Peace, Conflict and the Courtroom

Alumnus Evan Gildenblatt said 91�ֿ�’s peace and conflict studies program intially appealed to him because it was so broadly applicable to everyday life. Today, he uses the skills he learned while earning his Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies in his role as a judicial law clerk at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio in Cincinnati.

From Public Health Graduate to Air Force Epidemiologist

Victoria Bylsma said it only took about two hours after a mentor suggested she look into a graduate degree in public health for her to know what she wanted to do with her career. Today, the 91�ֿ� Master of Public Health graduate helps to protect service members’ health and readiness as an injury epidemiologist at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton.

Hands-on Learning, Real-World Success

Unsure of what he wanted to do in life when he first came to 91�ֿ�, it was the hands-on learning experiences he had in his degree program that led Dexter Shreve to becoming a business owner.

91�ֿ� Alumnus Leads Crucial Research on East Palestine Train Derailment

Myron Lard grew up just 40 miles from the East Palestine derailment site. He returned to help the community understand the impact.

91�ֿ� Fashion Program Stitches Path to Success for Local Designer

91�ֿ�'s School of Fashion taught Liam Aberle everything he knows about the industry.

Pairing Design and Data for Better Healthcare Systems

Hands-on experiences while studying healthcare design and emerging technology at 91�ֿ� created a unique, in-demand career path for 2023 graduate Hamid Estejab.

From Passion to Purpose

Drawn to healthcare as a child, Athalia James pursued that passion all the way to a fulfilling career in nursing.

Charting the Course for Success in Northeast Ohio

As founder and owner of Sky Quest aircraft management and charter company, Corey Head, ’98, knows that hiring other 91�ֿ� graduates is a wise investment in the future. Of the 75 employees on his staff, roughly half are 91�ֿ� graduates.

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Our Economic Impact

1:10 Every dollar invested from the state's Share of Instruction Investment in Ohio generates nearly $10 to the state's economy.

3.4 Our graduates contribute $3.4 billion to the Ohio economy each year

80% 80% of 91�ֿ� Graduates Stay in Ohio After Graduation

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