Name: Fedearia Nicholson, Ph.D.

Occupation: Vice Provost for Student Pathways and Dean of the Williams Honors College

Employer: The University of Akron

Name of High School and location: Firestone High School, Akron, Ohio

Name of College #1 and location: The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio

Name of College #2 and location: The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio

Name of College #3 and location: The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio

Name of your favorite teacher and what made the person special to you (any grade level, including college):  Mr. Dale Fortner, 11 th grade English Teacher.

What were some of your most enjoyable times in school (any grade level): Spending time with friends and attending football games.

Looking back over the years, what advice would you give to your high school self or college self:  I would tell my younger self, that life will be an adventure and you are more than enough.

The reason(s) you are raising funds to support Project GRAD Akron ’s scholarships and programs: I believe in the mission of Project GRAD Akron and the impact of a college degree.

Favorite quote: "Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”