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09/13/23 — Young Scholars Program

YSP alum Starling Tolliver talks about her journey as a Black dermatology resident

Dr. Starling Tolliver knew she wanted to become a doctor. Yet, as a Black girl growing up in Akron, Ohio, it was a dream that felt out of reach.

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08/17/23 — Young Scholars Program

PhD student Caleb González invited to Vice President Harris’ home, acknowledged for work in writing education

González taught English 1110 for the Young Scholars Program at Ohio State, which gives academically talented, first-generation Ohio students with high financial need the opportunity to pursue higher education. This experience, along with his research, compelled him to write to the Vice President of the United States.

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07/13/23 — Young Scholars Program

Young Scholars program bridges gaps for students

As a psychology major at The Ohio State University, Aalissia Thomas, 20, of Youngstown, recalled never doubting as a teen that she would be attending college. In fact, she pictured her future self as being among Supreme Court justices.

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06/13/23 — Young Scholars Program

YSP Undergraduate John Fuller wins awards studying minority cancer survivors

John Fuller defies stereotypes, wins Pelotonia grant to advocate with people, not just for people

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03/09/23 — Young Scholars Program

Young Scholars education abroad experience nets her Peace Corps teaching job in Africa

An education abroad experience in Rwanda and a hunger for public service have landed Young Scholar Alanna Strickland a position as a teacher in the Peace Corps in Togo after graduation this spring.

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