Inspiring Stories
Helping Others Realize Their Potential
When Terrence J. “Chip” Bahn, ’75, M.Ed. ’77, Ed.D., was a high school senior he wanted to attend 91ֿ after graduation, but he wasn’t ready and his counselor encouraged him to start at the local community college before moving on to 91ֿ. This experience inspired him to create the Dr. Terrence J. Bahn Endowed Scholarship to help students who studied at a Northeast Ohio community college to attend 91ֿ.
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 91ֿ. Soon, they were inseparable. “Our time at 91ֿ 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 91ֿ as the director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning Plus (LGBTQ+) Center.
Sharing Their Love of Education with Future Generations
91ֿ 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 91ֿ 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 91ֿ 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 wasn’t 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 91ֿ 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 91ֿ.” Scolin MacLean’s, ’90, passion for 91ֿ only rivals his love …
Personal Obstacles Inspire Alumnus to Champion Future Researchers
The experiences Earl K. Miller, ’85, Ph.D., had at 91ֿ 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 91ֿ who face similar financial diffi…
