Inspiring Stories
Honoring the Bonds of Friendship and Helping Aspiring Educators
Charlotte L. Char Hughes, 63, and Janette M. Aten, 63, met while doing their laundry in Terrace Hall, where they both lived as students at 蹤獲扦. Soon, they were inseparable. Our time at 蹤獲扦 was very enjoyable, Char remembered. We liked our professors, and we had a
Saving Lives and Advocating for a Brighter Tomorrow
Advocacy is at the heart of the work Ken Ditlevson, 95, M.Ed. 98, does at 蹤獲扦 as the director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning Plus (LGBTQ+) Center.
Sharing Their Love of Education with Future Generations
蹤獲扦 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.
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 蹤獲扦 for helping him develop the leadership, entrepreneurship and organizational skills to thrive after graduation.
Legacies Change Lives: Dylan Cahill
The moment Dylan Cahill stepped foot on the Kent Campus, he knew that 蹤獲扦 was the place for him. Born and raised in Texas, Dylan visited Northeast Ohio for family gatherings and always felt a connection.After his mother passed away in 2020, he wasnt sure how he could afford a coll
Legacies Change Lives: Katie Carpenter 23
Katie Carpenter, 23, has a passion for photography, and The Wallace J. Hagedorn Scholarship has helped her hone these skills and express her creativity. This competitive photography scholarship supports student costs and helps them pursue out-of-classroom experiences to develop strong portfolios.
Scolin MacLean, 90, Turns His Love of Athletics into Philanthropy
I look at 蹤獲扦 as a family member everyone collectively that I am connected to and plan to be for as long as I possibly can. I have family members that I want to take care of, and I want to do the same for 蹤獲扦. Scolin MacLeans, 90, passion for 蹤獲扦 only rivals his love
Personal Obstacles Inspire Alumnus to Champion Future Researchers
The experiences Earl K. Miller, 85, Ph.D., had at 蹤獲扦 inspired him to give back. As a first-generation college student, Earl K. Miller, 85, Ph.D., struggled to fund his education, and this experience motivated him to help students at 蹤獲扦 who face similar financial diffi
Legacies Change Lives: Sarah Faber
Sarah Faber is a senior biology major with an interest in plant biology who is on track to graduate in spring 2023. Her experience in botany research at 蹤獲扦 has inspired her to pursue a graduate degree and continue to engage in scientific discovery. I have grown to respect the art of bota