‘Deep connection’ at heart of partnership between Cleveland Clinic, Miami University
Ceremony officially unveils naming of Cleveland Clinic Health Sciences and Wellness facility
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A ceremony celebrating the naming of the Cleveland Clinic Health Sciences and Wellness facility was held on Wednesday, Oct. 15. (Jeff Sabo photo)
‘Deep connection’ at heart of partnership between Cleveland Clinic, Miami University
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When Miami University President Gregory Crawford first visited Cleveland Clinic, he found much to be excited about.
The feeling, it turned out, was mutual. As President Crawford walked from office to office, he was greeted with positive comment upon positive comment about Miami, whether it was an anecdote about a relative currently studying there or alumni offering a welcoming “Love and Honor.”
“I knew there was a deep connection above and beyond what I ever imagined,” President Crawford said during a ceremony Wednesday officially unveiling the Cleveland Clinic Health Sciences and Wellness facility on Miami’s Oxford campus. “It was an extraordinary day that set a lot of things in motion.”
The naming of the Cleveland Clinic facility is the latest step in the partnership between Miami and the Cleveland-based academic medical center. Initially announced in January, the collaboration was formed to advance education in quantum computing and elevate Ohio’s global position in the transformative field.
Since that time, Miami established a groundbreaking Bachelor of Science in Quantum Computing. Approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education in March, the degree is believed to be the first of its kind nationwide to focus on the software aspects of quantum computing.
In July, the state of Ohio awarded $7 million to create a quantum computing workforce and assist in establishing the Ohio Institute for Quantum Computing Research, Talent, and Commercialization, a joint effort between Miami and Cleveland Clinic.
“On behalf of Cleveland Clinic, in particular our CEO Dr. Tom Mihaljevic, we’re extremely excited about the expanding partnership between Cleveland Clinic and Miami University,” Dennis Laraway, Cleveland Clinic chief financial officer, said during Wednesday’s ceremony. “It is two very respected organizations coming together to do great things in education and across healthcare.”
Several Cleveland Clinic representatives were in attendance, including Laraway; Deborah Gordon, chief legal officer; Melissa Myers, vice president of government relations; Joseph Rich, managing partner of innovations and ventures; Brandon Musarra, program administrator for computational life sciences; Kathleen Babb, research administrator for computational life sciences; Kosta Mathiellis, senior advisor for biomedical business development; and Don Sinko ’75, retired chief integrity officer.
Ande Durojaiye, Miami’s vice president for strategy and partnerships, said the day was about more than recognizing the facility’s new name but also to celebrate the shared vision of two entities collaborating to meet the needs of students, Ohio, the nation, and the world.
“These two organizations, with rich traditions of excellence, stand here today as symbols of the things that can be accomplished when we work together,” Durojaiye said.
President Crawford noted there are three things that embody the Miami-Cleveland Clinic relationship: values, leadership, and excellence.
“It all fit together perfectly,” President Crawford said. “I look back at a year-and-half, and I remember that first meeting. It was fantastic. It’s a fantastic partnership that, in a sense, is only getting started today.
“We’re super excited about naming this building. To all of our Cleveland Clinic colleagues, we’re so glad you chose to be a part of us and a part of our campus today.”
Built in 2023, the Cleveland Clinic Health Sciences and Wellness facility is a 1650,000-square-foot building with three wings of state-of-the-art clinics, classrooms, and simulation labs. The building serves 1,300 students and houses multiple healthcare majors, as well as Health Services, Student Counseling Service, and the Speech and Hearing Clinic.
Students in the Speech Pathology and Audiology program and members of the Miami University Student Foundation lowered balloons to reveal the new name on the east entrance courtyard.
“I’m very excited for today, excited for this collaboration, excited for this symbol of our partnership,” Durojaiye said. “We hope that it is more than bricks and mortar but a symbol of what we can do when we collaborate together within our state, within our region, and across the country. As was said by President Crawford and Mr. Laraway, this is just the beginning. We look forward to continuing collaboration and for opportunities to really move forward in our shared vision.”
The feeling, it turned out, was mutual. As President Crawford walked from office to office, he was greeted with positive comment upon positive comment about Miami, whether it was an anecdote about a relative currently studying there or alumni offering a welcoming “Love and Honor.”
“I knew there was a deep connection above and beyond what I ever imagined,” President Crawford said during a ceremony Wednesday officially unveiling the Cleveland Clinic Health Sciences and Wellness facility on Miami’s Oxford campus. “It was an extraordinary day that set a lot of things in motion.”
The naming of the Cleveland Clinic facility is the latest step in the partnership between Miami and the Cleveland-based academic medical center. Initially announced in January, the collaboration was formed to advance education in quantum computing and elevate Ohio’s global position in the transformative field.
Since that time, Miami established a groundbreaking Bachelor of Science in Quantum Computing. Approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education in March, the degree is believed to be the first of its kind nationwide to focus on the software aspects of quantum computing.
In July, the state of Ohio awarded $7 million to create a quantum computing workforce and assist in establishing the Ohio Institute for Quantum Computing Research, Talent, and Commercialization, a joint effort between Miami and Cleveland Clinic.
“On behalf of Cleveland Clinic, in particular our CEO Dr. Tom Mihaljevic, we’re extremely excited about the expanding partnership between Cleveland Clinic and Miami University,” Dennis Laraway, Cleveland Clinic chief financial officer, said during Wednesday’s ceremony. “It is two very respected organizations coming together to do great things in education and across healthcare.”
Several Cleveland Clinic representatives were in attendance, including Laraway; Deborah Gordon, chief legal officer; Melissa Myers, vice president of government relations; Joseph Rich, managing partner of innovations and ventures; Brandon Musarra, program administrator for computational life sciences; Kathleen Babb, research administrator for computational life sciences; Kosta Mathiellis, senior advisor for biomedical business development; and Don Sinko ’75, retired chief integrity officer.
Ande Durojaiye, Miami’s vice president for strategy and partnerships, said the day was about more than recognizing the facility’s new name but also to celebrate the shared vision of two entities collaborating to meet the needs of students, Ohio, the nation, and the world.
“These two organizations, with rich traditions of excellence, stand here today as symbols of the things that can be accomplished when we work together,” Durojaiye said.
President Crawford noted there are three things that embody the Miami-Cleveland Clinic relationship: values, leadership, and excellence.
“It all fit together perfectly,” President Crawford said. “I look back at a year-and-half, and I remember that first meeting. It was fantastic. It’s a fantastic partnership that, in a sense, is only getting started today.
“We’re super excited about naming this building. To all of our Cleveland Clinic colleagues, we’re so glad you chose to be a part of us and a part of our campus today.”
Built in 2023, the Cleveland Clinic Health Sciences and Wellness facility is a 1650,000-square-foot building with three wings of state-of-the-art clinics, classrooms, and simulation labs. The building serves 1,300 students and houses multiple healthcare majors, as well as Health Services, Student Counseling Service, and the Speech and Hearing Clinic.
Students in the Speech Pathology and Audiology program and members of the Miami University Student Foundation lowered balloons to reveal the new name on the east entrance courtyard.
“I’m very excited for today, excited for this collaboration, excited for this symbol of our partnership,” Durojaiye said. “We hope that it is more than bricks and mortar but a symbol of what we can do when we collaborate together within our state, within our region, and across the country. As was said by President Crawford and Mr. Laraway, this is just the beginning. We look forward to continuing collaboration and for opportunities to really move forward in our shared vision.”
Established in 1809, Miami University is located in Oxford, Ohio, with regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West Chester, and a European study center in Luxembourg.
