The Honorable Samuel L. Kirkland
Salem, Ohio

  • BA - Youngstown State University (summa cum laude) 1981

  • JD - University of Akron School of Law, 1984

  • Attorney - Yeagley, Roberts & Kirkland, Salem, Ohio

  • Adjunct - Kent State University

    Kirkland refers to 1976-1984 as "the sleepless years"
    which changed his life and influenced his children's
    appreciation of education. "The fear of failing by trying
    to go back to school while supporting a family almost
    defeated me. However, having a local campus so close ...
    was the spark that got me back on track and proved
    to me personally that I could achieve anything I tackled."

    (*submitted by Ann Willis, Kent State University)