Valedictorians from four of Cleveland State University¡¯s eight colleges will be acknowledged at the Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies being held on Saturday, Dec. 14 for excellence in their respective schools and beyond. 

Join us in congratulating them all!

Rema Alsabony ¡¯24, College of Arts and Sciences and Monte Ahuja College of Business

Alsabony, a double major with a Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, was actively engaged in organizations aligned with her passion for international business, Spanish and networking. She was member of the Young Professional Networking and Hispanic Networking Organizations at American Greetings and completed a marketing co-op at Sherwin-Williams, collaborating with local retailers to enhance in-store initiatives. She looks forward to one day working in international business, using her fluency in Arabic, Spanish and English to drive meaningful change on a local and global scale.

¡°The rigorous education I received at Cleveland State¡ªthrough real-life case analyses, projects and exceptional mentorship¡ªequipped me with the skills to navigate complex business environments,¡± she said. ¡°This solid foundation empowered me during my internships, where I proudly represented the university, and continues to prepare me for my current role while instilling confidence in my potential for future success.¡±

Audrey Badza ¡¯24, College of Health

Badza was named the 2024 Cleveland-Region Interprofessional Area Health Education Center Scholar of the Year while earning a spot on the Dean¡¯s and President¡¯s Lists throughout her four years at CSU. In addition, she served as president of the Pre-Physician Assistant Association (PPAA) and was involved on campus as an officer of the Collegiate Neuroscience Association (CNA). She will be graduating with a Bachelor of Science in health science and published a literature review, Parasympathetic Activity and Bronchial Hyperresponsiveness in Athletes, in The Downtown Review Journal for the Jack, Joseph & Morton Mandel Honors College at CSU.

¡°My experiences, roles and education have solidified my decision and provided me with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue the PA profession. I want to further my education and work as a clinician who can diagnose, prescribe and treat patients and transition between specialties. In this career, I aim to expand my confidence, knowledge and interprofessional skills to provide effective patient-centered care,¡± she said. ¡°I am thankful that CSU has supported my career aspirations and, ultimately, led to my acceptance into multiple PA programs. CSU has paved the way for many of my experiences.¡± 

Brooke Brockman ¡¯24, Levin College of Public Affairs and Education 

Brockman is receiving her Bachelor of Science in Education with a focus in moderate/intensive education needs and has made many connections over the course of four years at CSU, particularly with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD). There, she served as a student teacher at six different CMSD schools while gaining invaluable skills that extend beyond the classroom. She was also a member of the CSU soccer team, where her strong teamwork and leadership skills were on full display.

¡°During my four years in Cleveland, I have developed a deep appreciation for the opportunities the city offers and the exceptional work CSU does in connecting us with inner-city schools,¡± she said. ¡°Growing up in a suburban community within a large school district in Cincinnati, I didn¡¯t have the same family connections that I¡¯ve formed here in the CMSD schools. Being part of this vibrant community has allowed me to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families as a Cleveland State student. This immersion in the diverse opportunities that a large metropolitan city offers was a significant factor in my decision to choose CSU.¡±

Cameron Flack ¡¯24, Washkewicz College of Engineering

Flack, who is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in computer science and a minor in mathematics, was a part of the Choose First Ohio program at CSU. Over the course of his academic career at CSU, he has excelled in many real-world experiences, including at Progressive, where he currently is serving as a mobile developer intern. There, he has researched the technology to build a prototype and has contributed to improving the overall quality of Progressive¡¯s mobile applications by fixing production issues and keeping their third-party software development kits current. At CSU, he was a three-time President¡¯s Award winner and earned himself a spot on the Dean¡¯s List twice.

¡°I can say my time at CSU has brought me from a kid who can move blocks to form computer logic to a young professional with extensive industry experience while still in college. The classes were difficult, but of course, it takes time and practice,¡± he said. ¡°Eventually, I started to understand the fundamentals of how to communicate with a computer at that level. With these fundamentals in place, one can learn anything from here.¡±