Profiles
![Tatee Sakr (center) teaches at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ New York City Fashion Tatee Sakr (center) teaches at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ New York City Fashion](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Sakr%20Class%20Edited.jpg?VersionId=CiOE.dghR7qBnA75_8AUpHDWVNU4HwZY&itok=JqpNBfVN)
Student Is Now the Teacher
Tatee Sakr's path to success in the fashion world started at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ. As a 19-year-old immigrant to the U.S., Sakr chose ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ 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.
![Kaleigh McGreal downtown Kent Kaleigh McGreal downtown Kent](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Screenshot%202024-07-01%20at%206.02.30%E2%80%AFPM.png?VersionId=pvDtqeoZWcE1.3pV9klm1Xx.g9fYR_d6&h=1d16a92f&itok=jWXZkx95)
‘Now Is the Time to Do What You Want’
Fashion design major Kaleigh McGreal has been sharing her story with ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Today through her final two semesters at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ 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 ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ students.
![Anthony Claytor raises his diploma during his Commencement ceremony at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ. Anthony Claytor raises his diploma during his Commencement ceremony at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/I%20PROMISE%20Scholar%20Anthony%20Claytor%20graduating%20from%20Kent%20State%20-%204%20-%20web.jpg?VersionId=FE7gwMPyBFpoR5m8yNIP0vUfdP13em1y&itok=B1q78pa3)
Meet Anthony Claytor, the First I PROMISE Program Scholar to Graduate From ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ
In 2020, ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ 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.
![ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Graduate Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Graduate Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Khaing.jpg?VersionId=iul1ChD0OL.0J0UqBZE.5S2Ttbs58MeZ&itok=v3BPC22p)
Refugee Overcomes Obstacles to Graduate and Inspire Community
As a young refugee, Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing, a recent ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ graduate, has not only overcome significant challenges during her time in the United States, but she’s also helping others in similar circumstances.
![Medhin Dollebo, Ph.D., visiting Scholar at Risk from Ethiopia. Medhin Dollebo, Ph.D., visiting Scholar at Risk from Ethiopia.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Medhin%20Dollebo.jpg?VersionId=hwj3FXjfAyNza63SBzD3wpCPiuqbe7k_&itok=QlstMh15)
Ethiopian Professor Spending Year at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ 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.
![1st Lt. Ashley White 1st Lt. Ashley White](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Ashley%20White.jpg?VersionId=CJ0vb1FumEFXdCHPRXWCHy_yAe0z4Np3&itok=TJlNcoYs)
Nation Remembers Trailblazing Alumna Who Opened Doors for Women in the Military
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ alumna 1st Lt. Ashley White has left behind a far-reaching legacy for her trailblazing military service.
![Flash Friday: Juliana Buonaiuto](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Flash%20Friday%20Header%2024.3.15%20hp.jpg?VersionId=L0QvMEWG6S9yXEcvMt1RF4gn0C5Izwhe&h=a042caf6&itok=Gv5PDkzC)
Marketing Major Juliana Buonaiuto Takes on Leadership Roles at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ
Meet recent marketing graduate and ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Student Body President, Juliana Buonaiuto. Originally from Long Island, New York, Buonaiuto came to ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ to study marketing because of her love for the industry.
![Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., is finishing his first year as an assistant professor of computer science at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ. Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., is finishing his first year as an assistant professor of computer science at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Hasan%203.jpg?VersionId=sQTcFO6f01Ci10dKLCnyJHnbIAVCKT5A&itok=aUm5rivc)
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 ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ, 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 ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ. Now, she loves it so much, she’s staying for graduate school.
![Aj taking photos](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/24.5.3%20A.J.%20Scilla%20hp.jpg?VersionId=4C_HvuZ3PWVS4OeyLZm_hS1hmWqQRKrP&h=1aa8ba58&itok=05CLtu7R)
Flash Friday: A.J. Scilla
Meet A.J. Scilla, a junior public relations major with a passion for sports photography. Originally from Mars, Pennsylvania, Scilla currently resides in Savannah, Georgia, working for the Savannah Bananas.