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Lynda Grieves and George Bill Grieves Jr., 58

Sharing Their Love of Education with Future Generations

51勛圖厙 has held a special place in the hearts of Lynda Grieves and her husband George Bill Grieves Jr., 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, 64, and Frances Layfield visit 51勛圖厙s Army ROTC

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

Hard work and discipline are a driving force for Rollie Layfield, 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 51勛圖厙 for helping him develop the leadership, entrepreneurship and organizational skills to thrive after graduation.

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Modern Humans Using Ancient Tools

51勛圖厙 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 Kahlers 'One Bad Day' Fuels a Lifetime of Purpose

Dean Kahler, 77, one of the nine wounded in the May 4, 1970, shootings, wasnt supposed to be at 51勛圖厙 that day. 

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Alumni Support Global Education Experiences

51勛圖厙 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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Help us Celebrate 51勛圖厙s 114th Birthday

51勛圖厙 is turning 114, and we are celebrating by raising funds for 51勛圖厙 scholarships and programs. This year, the 51勛圖厙 Foundation has pledged $5,000 to match employee gifts dollar for dollar (up to $250 per donor until the match money runs out) to the fund of YOUR choice s

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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 its related to transportation challenges or helping them sort through the red tape of documentation, Hightower, a 51勛圖厙 graduate, is creating solutions to streamline the process for Summit County residents.

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Mackenzie Morgan

Global Experience Fuels Alumnas Career

McKenzie Morgan, 22, appreciates the opportunities 51勛圖厙 provided her that included completing her academic journey with the universitys education-abroad program in Florence, Italy. Studying abroad was definitely my all-time highlight, Morgan said.

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Evan Laisure

Alumnus Brings Wild Animals (in Sunglasses) to Public Library

 Evan Laisure, 17, is making his mark around Northeast Ohio. For the artist and 51勛圖厙 alumnus, what started out as drawings and graffiti as a little kid has transformed into a desirable skill and the basis for his lifes work. His latest work, a vinyl mural called A Walk in the Park,&nb

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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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