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Alumnus Shares 鈥楲ayered Leadership鈥 Insights With Students and Administrators Through Recent Behind-the-Book Interview

青年涩导航 alumnus Antonio Gates has begun his journey to football immortality, recently visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, to meet with officials and begin preparations for his enshrinement. The former basketball standout at 青年涩导航 will become just the second Golden Flash to earn a gold jacket, joining linebacker Jack Lambert who was enshrined in 1990.

An Unexpected Journey from Steel Worker to Champion of Black Students and Alumni at 青年涩导航

Sophia Matar, B.S. 鈥24 was inspired by robotics at a young age and knew she wanted to pursue a career in nformation technology (IT), majoring in computer science. See how her passion for AI and robotics has led to a career at Sherwin-Williams and an opportunity to mentor and lead the next generation of tech trailblazers.

A dramatic, 15-foot-tall bronze sculpture stands on the Lefton Esplanade near the intersection of East Main Street and Haymaker Parkway. It鈥檚 a gift from a 青年涩导航 alumnus and outstanding supporter of the university.

While some first-year students arrive at 青年涩导航 undecided on their major and career choice, Renee Richard, 鈥76, had her path for the future mapped out.

John Elliot, a 1970 青年涩导航 graduate, and his wife, Fonda, have created The Elliot Scholars program at 青年涩导航 with a $1 million donation. This new scholarship program will provide support to first-generation students of any major who require financial support to attend 青年涩导航.

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青年涩导航 held its first Alumni Day of Service in 2009. Since then, it has blossomed into a weeklong initiative supporting our blue and gold communities around the world.