“Fashion chose me. It’s always been in me. It’s always what I’ve done,” says Diary of Queen Esther founder Shelena Racquel. “I don’t get dressed in the mirror; I get dressed in my mind. That’s just how my mind works. I’m always thinking about how something will look.” Racquel, a designer, model, e-commerce entrepreneur and now boutique owner takes pride in dressing women both fashionably and functionally with her designs.
On the eve of Alumni Weekend, Heidelberg University hosted the annual Heritage Society Dinner – the first gathering since 2019 due to the pandemic – gathered to honor donors who, through their execution of planned gifts, have generously provided ongoing support for the university and especially for its students.
From Shakespeare at the Castle in Alliance, to Akron, to North Canton, Mount Union drama students are participating in productions all over the area! Theatre majors Amy Ali and Addie Wisnewski will be in a production of “Hair” playing Mary and Crissy, respectively, at the Akron Civic Theater Knight Stage. The show will take place on June 17-18, 24-25 at 8 p.m., tickets can be ordered online here.
Despite concerns of the seemingly prohibitive costs associated with studying abroad, Case Western Reserve University student Jaydah Robertson set her sights on the experience during her first semester. Determined to make it happen, she took on work-study jobs to finance a future trip. But even after a few years, the money still wasn’t adding up.
The City of Euclid has entered an innovative partnership with NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions to explore environmentally friendly options that will help Euclid meet its “sustainable lakefront city” goals. Euclid, a current member of the Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO) campaign, has made an ongoing commitment to reduce carbon footprint, attract clean energy, implement equitable policy solutions and reduce energy costs citywide.
Students from rural communities who may have thought the road to a bachelor’s degree was unattainable to them now will have a clear pathway to Heidelberg University.
As the College Football Hall of Fame coach stood outside Mount Union's football stadium, he saw reminders of what has made the Purple Raiders program so powerful.
University of Findlay was recently named the Best Private University in Ohio, and ranked 7th overall for Ohio colleges and universities, by Intelligent.com.