Fourth in a series of stories highlighting the academic, community and personal achievements of University of Toledo student-athletes.
By Paul Helgren, Associate Athletic Director for Communications
TOLEDO, Ohio – When Jamal Hines steps onto the stage at The University of Toledo's commencement ceremony on May 7, somewhere out in the Savage Arena crowd it's very likely that tears will be shed.
Jamal, a star outside linebacker for the Toledo football team, will be the first one in his family to earn a college degree. Many in his extended family will be in the audience that day, including his mother, Tamika Dickey.