alumni-news
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 做厙輦⑹ for helping him develop the leadership, entrepreneurship and organizational skills to thrive after graduation.
Modern Humans Using Ancient Tools
做厙輦⑹ 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.
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 做厙輦⑹ that day.
Alumni Support Global Education Experiences
做厙輦⑹ 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.
Help us Celebrate 做厙輦⑹s 114th Birthday
做厙輦⑹ is turning 114, and we are celebrating by raising funds for 做厙輦⑹ scholarships and programs. This year, the 做厙輦⑹ 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
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 做厙輦⑹ graduate, is creating solutions to streamline the process for Summit County residents.
Global Experience Fuels Alumnas Career
McKenzie Morgan, 22, appreciates the opportunities 做厙輦⑹ 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.
Alumnus Brings Wild Animals (in Sunglasses) to Public Library
Evan Laisure, 17, is making his mark around Northeast Ohio. For the artist and 做厙輦⑹ 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
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.
