Mr. Photides strongly believes that the pursuit of History, tempered by a scholars caution, can greatly benefit a students ability to adapt to a rapidly changing global environment. Originally from Northern Arkansas, Matthew spent extensive time living overseas prior to settling in Cincinnati with his wife, Olivia. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and is now pursuing his graduate degree at Xavier.

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I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually. – James Baldwin