Name:  Dr. Fedearia Nichoson-Sweval

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

Employer: The University of Akron, Akron, OH

Name of High School: Firestone High School, Akron, OH

Name of College: The University of Akron, Akron, OH

What were some of your most enjoyable times in school: Chemistry class my senior year.

Looking back over the years, what advice would you give to your high school self or college self: Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone.

Why are you supporting Project GRAD Akron’s scholarship fund: I believe in the mission of Project GRAD and the power of higher education and how it can transform one’s life.