Alumni + Friends
July 11, 2025
Richard Kruszynski, director of the Center for Evidence-Based Practices and the Ohio Substance Use Disorder Center of Excellence, has been appointed to the Chemical Dependency Professionals Board by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. The board, a state regulatory agency within Ohio’s Department of Mental…
June 17, 2025
Morgan S. Celistan, DMD, MMSc (DEN ‘20) Morgan S. Celistan, DMD, MMSc (DEN ‘20) has been named the 2025 Outstanding New Dentist. Her dedication to patient care, academia and curriculum development, participation in organized dentistry, and mentorship of dental students have set a new benchmark…
June 12, 2025
The National Law Journal recently reported that the average starting salary for a first-year associate at the nation’s large law firms is $215,000. Cleveland is home to some of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the country and ӰƵ School of Law, with its…
June 09, 2025
What does it mean to truly understand the world around us? That’s the question at the heart of Wisdom Keepers, a new PBS series premiering tonight (June 9) at 10 p.m. Executive produced by ӰƵ alumnus Bill Baker (ADL ’66; GRS ’68, ’72, communication sciences; HON ’20),…
May 22, 2025
Artur Grabowski (CWR '07) is the founder of Extendify, a company focused on simplifying website creation within the WordPress ecosystem. He transitioned into the WordPress space after gaining valuable experience at Adobe and Automattic. Artur's entrepreneurial journey with Extendify has provided…
May 19, 2025
On May 16, the Weatherhead School of Management hosted a memorable event in the iconic Peter B. Lewis Building to welcome the Class of 2025 into its vibrant alumni network. The evening brought together graduating students, faculty, and members of the alumni family, with highlights including…
May 09, 2025
Imagine if machines could help preserve something deeply human: our dignity. Driven by a deep desire to preserve independence for those living with Alzheimer’s Disease and/or related dementias, Dr. Humayun Rashid is using artificial intelligence and robotics to reimagine what compassionate care…
February 26, 2025
cleveland.com: Richard L. Jones (SAS '75; GRS '81, social welfare), Mandel School Visiting Committee member and social work pioneer, wrote an op-ed on the importance of social workers. Social workers are on the front lines, helping communities navigate the real-life impact of shifting policies…