Young, Dr. Arthur M. Endowed Scholarship
At an early age, Dr. Arthur M. Young (June 12, 1900, to January 9, 1998) had a singular faith and commitment to education and scholarly pursuits. Entrusted with several scholarships, he excelled in studies at Harvard University, where he completed three degrees: bachelor of arts in 1922, master of arts in 1923, and doctor of philosophy in 1930. At Harvard, he received the prestigious Albert and Anna Howard Fellow and became a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Dr. Young obtained his first teaching appointment at the University of Virginia, and later came to The University of Akron. He became an accomplished scholar and teacher of English, Greek, and the classics, gaining the respect of his colleagues and students.
Dr. Young’s wit and zest for learning touched thousands of students over his 40 years of teaching service. In 1972 he retired as professor of classics and head of the Classics Department at the University of Pittsburgh but continued his yearly pilgrimage to some parts of the classical world. He continued his teaching at the American School in Athens, Greece. His extensive travels and research in classical learning and archeology led to several books, including: Troy and Her Legend (1948), Legend Builder of the West (1958), The Voice That Speaketh Clear (1957), and Echoes of Two Cultures (1964).
The Dr. Arthur M. Young Endowed Scholarship was established in his honor.
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