JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY


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Locations: CLEVELAND, OHIO

John Carroll University Momentum Continues with Announcement of College of Health

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following approval from the Board of Directors, President Alan R. Miciak, Ph.D. today announced another significant step in John Carroll University's (JCU) Inspired Futures strategy with the creation of a College of Health, adding to an academic portfolio including the College of Arts & Sciences, the Boler College of Business, and the Graduate School. Former University Hospitals executive Dr. Melissa Cole, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, CENP, JCU's Director of Nursing and Strategic Healthcare Initiatives, has been named Interim Dean.

Key Points: 
  • The announcement of a College of Health is the latest strategic investment in the Inspired Futures strategy that emphasizes academic innovation and the student experience.
  • This momentum includes the construction of an Athletics, Wellness & Event Center (set to open in Winter 2025), renovations to the D.J.
  • Additionally, the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis projects shortages in allied health professionals, like opticians, respiratory therapists, and physical therapists, and behavioral health professionals, like addiction counselors, mental health counselors, and psychologists.
  • Cole added: "The time is right for JCU's College of Health and the numbers speak for themselves.

John Carroll University Names Brian Polian '97 as Director of Athletics

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- John Carroll University in Cleveland today announced that Brian Polian, a 25-year veteran of collegiate sports leadership, has been named the next Director of Athletics, effective May 22, 2023. A member of the John Carroll Class of 1997, Polian most recently served as Associate Athletics Director and General Manager of Football at Louisiana State University (LSU) after spending a season under Brian Kelly as Special Teams Coordinator. Prior to LSU, he was special teams coordinator at the University of Notre Dame, Texas A&M, and Stanford and head football coach at Nevada.

Key Points: 
  • UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- John Carroll University in Cleveland today announced that Brian Polian, a 25-year veteran of collegiate sports leadership, has been named the next Director of Athletics, effective May 22, 2023.
  • A member of the John Carroll Class of 1997, Polian most recently served as Associate Athletics Director and General Manager of Football at Louisiana State University (LSU) after spending a season under Brian Kelly as Special Teams Coordinator.
  • "I am pleased to welcome Brian Polian back to John Carroll University as the next leader of our Athletic Department and an impactful partner for our faculty, staff, coaches, and leadership team," said Alan R. Miciak, Ph.D., president of John Carroll University.
  • John Carroll University and Northeast Ohio has always been one of those places," said Polian.

SynGAP Research Fund Announces #SRFFrazier Grant to Dr. Thomas Frazier of John Carroll University

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The SynGAP Research Fund (SRF) announces a grant award to Dr. Thomas Frazier, Professor of Psychology at John Carroll University .

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The SynGAP Research Fund (SRF) announces a grant award to Dr. Thomas Frazier, Professor of Psychology at John Carroll University .
  • The grant will facilitate the participation of SYNGAP1 patients and their caregivers in the development and application of the tool.
  • This work is primarily funded by PTEN Research , a medical research charityfunding researchinto new and better treatments for PTEN.
  • John Carroll University is located in University Heights, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland.

John Carroll University Launches Student-Run Social Enterprise

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Center for Service and Social Action (CSSA) at JohnCarroll University is launching a student-run food truck business.

Key Points: 
  • UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Center for Service and Social Action (CSSA) at JohnCarroll University is launching a student-run food truck business.
  • "With this project, we set out to take experiential education at John Carroll to the next level."
  • Feely then worked with Doan Winkel, director of the Muldoon Center for Entrepreneurship at John Carroll University, to integrate the effort into JCU's Boler College of Business.
  • John Carroll University is located in University Heights, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland.

John Carroll University Alumni Highlighted in New Campaign

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ten John Carroll graduates are lending their stories to a new ad campaign promoting the University's commitment to prepare future leaders to make a difference in their careers and communities.

Key Points: 
  • UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ten John Carroll graduates are lending their stories to a new ad campaign promoting the University's commitment to prepare future leaders to make a difference in their careers and communities.
  • The alumni range from Bill O'Rourke, class of 1970, to Andr Alamina, class of 2019, and feature careers in business, politics, medicine, education, and social service.
  • Yet despite their differences, the alumni share a consistent message about their experiencethat John Carroll's Jesuit education and opportunities for leadership on and off campus nurture a love of learning, service, and civic engagement that drives success after graduation.
  • "John Carroll attracts and empowers students who see their undergraduate and graduate education as a critical step on their path to creating positive change," said Dr. Michael Johnson, president of John Carroll.

John Carroll University's Muldoon Center for Entrepreneurship receives Verizon grant to enrich Cleveland's Buckeye-Larchmere neighborhood

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Friday, September 11, 2020

Digital submissions from young residents may inspire future art installations in neighborhood parks and public spaces.

Key Points: 
  • Digital submissions from young residents may inspire future art installations in neighborhood parks and public spaces.
  • "The main goal is to enrich the experience of residents and business owners in the neighborhood by strengthening the social infrastructure," says Doan Winkel, the director of the Muldoon Center leading the grant project.
  • Art x Love also will work with John Carroll's Social Entrepreneurship students to conduct a walkability assessment of the neighborhood.
  • The $50,000 grant is the second awarded to the Muldoon Center by Verizon, following a $120,000 grant for Muldoon to host a 3-week Verizon Innovative Learning camp this past summer.

John Carroll University Announces Graduate School and New Program Offerings

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

The Graduate Schoolwill provide opportunities for greater student and faculty success, as well as increased administrative efficiencies and long-term sustainability," said Steven T. Herbert, Ph.D., provost and academic vice president of John Carroll University.

Key Points: 
  • The Graduate Schoolwill provide opportunities for greater student and faculty success, as well as increased administrative efficiencies and long-term sustainability," said Steven T. Herbert, Ph.D., provost and academic vice president of John Carroll University.
  • "Based on both market and student demands, these programs are just the beginning of new and focused offerings you'll see from the John Carroll University Graduate School," said Dr. Drenovsky.
  • For more information about the programs or opportunities within the new Graduate School at John Carroll University, call 216.397.4284 or email at [email protected] .
  • John Carroll University is located in University Heights, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland.

John Carroll University receives $15 million to create a business "college" and 2 new schools

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018

CLEVELAND, May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --John Carroll University announced today that it has received a $10 million gift to establish the John M. and Mary Jo Boler College of Business.

Key Points: 
  • CLEVELAND, May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --John Carroll University announced today that it has received a $10 million gift to establish the John M. and Mary Jo Boler College of Business.
  • The Boler Family Foundation, based in Chicago, made the historically significant gift to the University Heights, Ohio, Jesuit Catholic university in memory of Mr. Boler , a 1956 John Carroll graduate.
  • In 2016, the year in which Mr. Boler passed away, the Boler School of Business celebrated 20 years of being named in his honor.
  • "I'm thrilled to be joining John Carroll at such an exciting time in the university's history," Dr. Johnson said.