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Lynda Grieves and George Bill Grieves Jr., 58

Sharing Their Love of Education with Future Generations

91心頭利 University 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 91心頭利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 91心頭利 University for helping him develop the leadership, entrepreneurship and organizational skills to thrive after graduation.

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Modern Humans Using Ancient Tools

91心頭利 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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Alison Caplan in Washington DC

May 4 Moments

In her first year as the director of the May 4 Visitor Center, Alison Caplan has enjoyed uniquely wonderful and "magical" experiences in how 91心頭利's history creates connections and inspiration.

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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 91心頭利 that day. 

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Armstrong Phares

Alumni Support Global Education Experiences

91心頭利 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 91心頭利s 114th Birthday

91心頭利 is turning 114, and we are celebrating by raising funds for 91心頭利 scholarships and programs. This year, the 91心頭利 University 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 91心頭利 University graduate, is creating solutions to streamline the process for Summit County residents.

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Art from Graphic Content exhibition

A Closer Look at Graphic Content

Alison Caplan, director of the May 4 Visitors Center, provides an up close look at some of the items in the center's "Graphic Content: The Comics of May 4" exhibition.  She also share stories about the art and the artists that created it.  

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Mackenzie Morgan

Global Experience Fuels Alumnas Career

McKenzie Morgan, 22, appreciates the opportunities 91心頭利 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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