Student Life
When Curtis Cofojohn returned to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ after serving in the Army, he faced an issue many college students do: where was he going to live? Cofojohn’s own experiences with off-campus housing led him to create a website solution that serves the needs of both students and landlords, during the pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted everyday life for everyone. For some, it’s minor. For others, it’s catastrophic. At the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Geauga Campus, economic hardships caused by the pandemic have threatened to derail many students’ academic plans and their hopes for a better future. Recognizing that dozens of students face similar situations, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Geauga has established an Emergency Relief Fund to provide a stopgap for them to continue on with their studies.
Kendra Minichello has just begun her sophomore year at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹. Her mother, Stacie Minichello graduated from the university in 1995. Over the summer, Kendra and Stacie were happy to answer questions about their Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ experiences and share how attending Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ is a tradition in their family.
Senior finance student Anne Ritts has built an outstanding resume during her time at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹, but with a full-time job already lined up for her after graduation, she will not have to worry about updating it any time soon. In her first three years here, Ritts has maintained membership in multiple finance organizations and a sorority, studied abroad, changed her major, and held multiple internships. Ritts’ next adventure will begin this summer in her career with PNC Bank in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offers anti-racism training on Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s campus, which consists of a series of sessions that include anti-racism workshops, Cultural Competency Basics & Awareness, Understanding Unconscious Bias, Leadership, Mindset & Care, Learning How to Be an Ally, and various additional topics on equity, inclusion, microaggressions and diversity.
Alumnus Andrew Konya, '10, graduated from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University with a degree in physics and started chiseling away at what is now his company, Remesh, in 2013. Remesh, has gone on to receive to continue expanding and creating solutions.
Alumnus Andrew Konya, '10, graduated from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University with a degree in physics and started chiseling away at what is now his company, Remesh, in 2013. Remesh, has gone on to receive to continue expanding and creating solutions.
Throughout the summer, the College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM) raised scholarship dollars in the spirit of Alumni Reunion Weekend that culminated in the announcement of this year’s four scholarship award winners.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University psychology major Tanner Noble has been struggling with cancer for five of his last six years, but things changed dramatically for him with the approved use of a new treatment for teenagers and adults.
Now that the fall semester at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ is in full force, we are excited to announce that two of our most anticipated traditions will be held during the month of October. (Photo from Homecoming 2019)