“Lydia was one of the firsts [female founders] in our country, which is really amazing because, as young feminists, we get to come to a college that started off appreciating us and fighting for our rights.”
-Mackenzie Newman, freshman, theater arts and advertising
“I love the legacy Lydia brings as far as women empowerment.”
-Grace Elisco, freshman, management and leadership
“What I would tell Lydia is thank you for starting a school that has an environment where I’m able to learn, grow and get hands-on experience in my chosen field.”
-Ethan McConkey, senior, sports communication
“She made sure that we would always be on time.”
-Andrew Bogetz, junior, management information systems
“Thanks for not letting yourself be bound by gender stereotypes, for taking the initiative to start a university and act as such a great philanthropist to a community that really needed it and not being afraid to leave such a great legacy.”
-Katherine Folan, sophomore, organizational communications
“I would tell Lydia that she looks good as a statue.”
-Alex Graika, sophomore, mechanical engineering
