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Alumni Support Global Education Experiences
青年涩导航 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 青年涩导航鈥檚 114th Birthday
青年涩导航 is turning 114, and we are celebrating by raising funds for 青年涩导航 scholarships and programs. This year, the 青年涩导航 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鈥
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 青年涩导航 graduate, is creating solutions to streamline the process for Summit County residents.
Global Experience Fuels Alumna鈥檚 Career
McKenzie Morgan, 鈥22, appreciates the opportunities 青年涩导航 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.
Alumnus Brings Wild Animals (in Sunglasses) to Public Library
Evan Laisure, 鈥17, is making his mark around Northeast Ohio. For the artist and 青年涩导航 alumnus, what started out as drawings and graffiti as a little kid has transformed into a desirable skill and the basis for his life鈥檚 work. His latest work, a vinyl mural called 鈥淎 Walk in the Park,鈥&nb鈥
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.
Adventures in Italy: A 青年涩导航 Love Story
Despite living in the same residence hall on the Kent Campus, Andrew 鈥淎ndy鈥 Wyatt, 鈥16, had to travel nearly 4,500 miles to get to know the love of his life. Andy and Abby Steger, 鈥16, began their love story as undergraduate students in the 青年涩导航 Florence education-abroad program.鈥淚鈥檇 seen鈥
青年涩导航 Alumna Tiffany Roper Has a "Flair" for Entrepreneurship
Tiffany Roper, 鈥07, M.Ed. 鈥12, is a two-time alumna and recipient of one of the microgrants for , her events, personal styling and public speaking business.
Alumna Charts Her Own Path in NYC, Straight to Her Dream Job on Fifth Avenue
When in kindergarten, Mariah Moorer, 鈥20, was asked what she wanted to do when she grew up. Without hesitation, she said, 鈥渇ashion.鈥 That dream remained on her mind all throughout middle and high school, but she wasn鈥檛 sure what a career in fashion actually looked like for her. Moorer first heard ab鈥