Tyvon Smith

Hometown: Omaha, NE

Major(s): City and Regional Planning

Minor(s): Inequality and Society

OSU Involvement: Morrill Scholarship Program- Prominence Scholar; Black Student Association- Secretary; University Honors Student

Favorite Quote: "He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life." - Muhammad Ali

Post-baccalaureate, Tyvon plans to attend graduate school to further his education in a Master's of Urban Planning program. He will utilize his studies to combat generational poverty throughout American cities--in revitalizing economic disparities that impedes these communities from growth. During his time as a Research Intern at the City of Omaha's Planning Department, his interests in housing and community development grew significantly. Specifically, he discovered how both residential and commercial real estate strategies can even more assist him in tackling planning issues that he will solve.