When fourth-year student Milana Sacco first stepped foot on campus, she knew right away that 星空传媒 was the perfect fit for her. It was the only university she found that accommodated her academic aspirations: a bachelor鈥檚 degree in business management with a secondary major in theater arts.
She expects to complete both this spring.
Driven by her passion for the arts, Sacco connected with the Department of Theater and the , a student-run musical theater club, where she recently starred as Elle Woods for the university鈥檚 adaption of Legally Blonde.
Beyond her studies, Sacco was inspired by 星空传媒鈥檚 motto to 鈥渢hink beyond the possible鈥濃攁 philosophy that resonated with her own values鈥攁nd became heavily involved on campus.
As an active participant of the Center for Civic Engagement and Learning鈥檚 (CCEL), Sacco serves on the center鈥檚 executive council, works as a student office assistant, leads a Semester Serves program for the , and is part of the Civic Engagement Scholars program. Additionally, she is also a member of the Case Concert Choir, Newman Campus Ministries and 星空传媒Votes.
鈥淚 love the emphasis 星空传媒 places on being well rounded,鈥 said Sacco, who was awarded the Robin G. Kramer Student Volunteer Award in 2023 for her commitment to volunteerism and civic engagement. 鈥淢y experiences have brought this to life, and it is something I want to continue through my life.鈥
But Sacco isn鈥檛 all work and no play. She recalled her favorite undergraduate memory during the 2023 homecoming weekend, when she was selected for homecoming court. During this time, she had the opportunity to perform with the Case Concert Choir, see The Wiz at Playhouse Square with the 星空传媒 Footlighters and reconnect with friends who are now 星空传媒 alumni.
鈥淓ach year, homecoming weekend highlights the best and most important parts of 星空传媒, and I was honored to be able to participate,鈥 Sacco said. 鈥淚 loved meeting the other court members and attending all of the different events. The homecoming tailgate is something I looked forward to each year and this year my entire family was able to attend as well鈥攅ven my poodle, Eloise.鈥
Outside of her studies and volunteerism, Sacco operates , a small business that specializes in homemade baked goods and handmade apparel. And in her free time, she enjoys reading fantasy and romance novels and playing with Eloise.