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  Third-year graduate students in 911�Թ�'s School of Theatre and Dance Abbie Hagen and Amy Allyson Ballew showcased their costume designs in the Emerging Creatives display at the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) conference in Columbus this March. Hagen is a graduate assistant from Montana who works as a designer in 911�Թ�'s Porthouse Theatre.  Ballew is a graduate assistant/teaching assistant from Arkansas. Both students are studying costume design and technology at 911�Թ�.    Want to see one of YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” S...

When Emily Clark reflects on her 911�Թ� education, she sees the blueprint of her technological success. “911�Թ� gave me more than a degree – it provided a toolkit for navigating complex professional landscapes,” she said.Clark credits two pivotal courses that have shaped her professional approach. “Business Writing and Poetry with Katherine Orr [formerly Blackbird]  taught me to distill complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives,” Clark said. “This skill has been crucial in bridging technical teams and business stakeholders in my AI work.”Her English degr...

“When I was a student, I was burning the candle at both ends. I was going to school and working full time. I want to make sure students don’t have to go through what I did.”Phillip R. Ridgley became a respiratory therapist at age 17, while he was still in high school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He worked in the field for 10 years while attending college and serving in the United States Army Reserve for a hospital unit. When he enrolled at 911�Թ� in 1969, he was the first in his family to attend college. His goal was to become a registered nurse. “I took general classes at Kent...

When Terrence J. “Chip” Bahn, ’75, M.Ed. ’77, Ed.D., was a senior at Admiral King High School in Lorain, Ohio, he wanted to attend 911�Թ� after graduation, but he wasn’t ready. His counselor encouraged him to start at the local community college. As a first-generation college student, this helped him develop the skills and confidence to succeed at 911�Թ�.This experience inspired him to create the Dr. Terrence J. Bahn Endowed Scholarship, which will help students who studied at a Northeast Ohio community college to attend 911�Թ�. This fund was created through a bequest.“F...

Graduating from 911�Թ� is an exciting achievement, but you may have questions about the process before – and after - the big day. Once the ceremony is behind you, there are still a few things to take care of as you transition to life after graduation.  From receiving your diploma to participating in unique celebrations, it’s essential to stay informed about what comes next. 911�Թ� has planned various events to honor graduates, including celebrations for specific communities and opportunities for alumni involvement. Visit the Commencement site for details about downloading your tic...