Alumni
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 17cҳ for helping him develop the leadership, entrepreneurship and organizational skills to thrive after graduation.
Modern Humans Using Ancient Tools
17cҳ 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.
‘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 17cҳ's history creates connections and inspiration.
Dean Kahler’s 'One Bad Day' Fuels a Lifetime of Purpose
Dean Kahler, ’77, one of the nine wounded in the May 4, 1970, shootings, wasn’t supposed to be at 17cҳ that day.
Alumni Support Global Education Experiences
17cҳ 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 17cҳ’s 114th Birthday
17cҳ is turning 114, and we are celebrating by raising funds for 17cҳ scholarships and programs. This year, the 17cҳ 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 it’s related to transportation challenges or helping them sort through the red tape of documentation, Hightower, a 17cҳ graduate, is creating solutions to streamline the process for Summit County residents.
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.
Global Experience Fuels Alumna’s Career
McKenzie Morgan, ’22, appreciates the opportunities 17cҳ provided her that included completing her academic journey with the university’s education-abroad program in Florence, Italy. “Studying abroad was definitely my all-time highlight,” Morgan said.
From Aspiring Aviator to First Officer: Olivia (Semon) Carnprobst's Journey Through the Nikki Kukwa Memorial Aviation Camp
Olivia (Semon) Carnbprobst’s (’22, ’23) journey from a high school junior at the Nikki Kukwa Memorial Aviation Camp (NKMAC) to a first officer at Endeavor Air epitomizes the camp's impact on young women's careers in aviation.