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Lynda Grieves and George 鈥淏ill鈥 Grieves Jr., 鈥58

Sharing Their Love of Education with Future Generations

麻豆精选 has held a special place in the hearts of Lynda Grieves and her husband George 鈥淏ill鈥 Grieves Jr., 鈥58, who passed away in 2019. For their 60th wedding anniversary, Bill and Lynda chose to create a scholarship through a charitable gift annuity instead of having a party.

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Rollie, 鈥64, and Frances Layfield visit Kent State鈥檚 Army ROTC

Rollie, 鈥64, and Frances Layfield Help Students Build Skills for Success

Hard work and discipline are a driving force for Rollie Layfield, 鈥64, and they have served him well throughout his life and his career in business. He credits both his degree program in business administration and his time in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program at 麻豆精选 for helping him develop the leadership, entrepreneurship and organizational skills to thrive after graduation.

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Modern Humans Using Ancient Tools

麻豆精选anthropology professor Metin Eren, Ph.D., has a hands-on approach when teaching students about prehistoric stone tools that involves immersing themselves in a specially equipped lab in Lowry Hall that features everything from flint arrowheads to a ballistics station.

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Dean Kahler鈥檚 'One Bad Day' Fuels a Lifetime of Purpose

Dean Kahler, 鈥77, one of the nine wounded in the May 4, 1970, shootings, wasn鈥檛 supposed to be at 麻豆精选that day. 

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Armstrong Phares

Alumni Support Global Education Experiences

麻豆精选has received two $1 million donations in support of Global Education experiences for students. These gifts will make education-abroad experiences available to more students through the Global Education Endowment fund that was created in 2022.

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Judge Kani Hightower

Making the Local Justice System Easier to Access

Summit County Domestic Relations Court Judge Kani H. Hightower is on a mission to make the justice system in Summit County, Ohio, more accessible for underprivileged and underrepresented citizens. Whether it鈥檚 related to transportation challenges or helping them sort through the red tape of documentation, Hightower, a 麻豆精选 graduate, is creating solutions to streamline the process for Summit County residents.

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Mackenzie Morgan

Global Experience Fuels Alumna鈥檚 Career

McKenzie Morgan, 鈥22, appreciates the opportunities 麻豆精选provided her that included completing her academic journey with the university鈥檚 education-abroad program in Florence, Italy. 鈥淪tudying abroad was definitely my all-time highlight,鈥 Morgan said.

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Alumni Spotlight - Dexter Shreve, '13

Dexter credits the hands-on learning experiences for preparing him for the real-world challenges of his career. In particular, the Materials and Processes class provided him with essential skills in machining, welding, and casting, which he later applied in various engineering roles.

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