Student Stories

Preparing to become a physician assistant, this biology and psychology double major has made an impact on campus, from promoting diversity and inclusion to making connections between physical and mental health

Anh Luu

Having been involved in research since her first year of pharmacy school, she has gained a variety of experience in three different research projects

Olivia Spallinger

Finding ways to make a difference

Zoe Schilling

Student first, Zumba instructor second

Josh Grant

Through sports, business classes, an internship and more, he’s developed both technical expertise and professional communication skills that help him stand out from the crowd

Amara Egbujor

Finding yourself

Ethan Smith

Life is better in community

Zak Kratowicz

Computer engineering student makes the most of his ONU experience

Melinda McIntosh

High-impact learning and campus involvement have enhanced her education and overall college experience

Mallory Weininger

On the road to success

Storm Matthews

A passion for storytelling

Avery Meadows

Greek life and leadership opportunities are the perfect complement to rigorous study

Corey Briggs

Attention to detail matters when you're coaching Division I college athletes

Abby Elliott

Student-athlete excels at softball and pharmacy

Lilly Hirschfeld

On a mission to make a difference through ONU and ROTC

Allison Young

ONU’s English program showed Allison all the career options out there for creative and professional writers, and gave her what she needed to pursue them

Paige Stafford

The confidence to shine

Trevor Bert

ONU changed what he thought he knew about civil engineering, uncovering a hidden passion and expanded job possibilities

Artemis Burnett

Destination: Alicante, Spain

Dylan McWilliams

Researching "imposter phenomenon" as a pharmacy student gave him experience in working on a research team, while also boosting his confidence in his own skills and knowledge

Gretchen Frock

Various clubs, groups and organizations contribute to the collective consciousness of ONU.

Anita Neupane

ONU gave this business management student access to a long-held dream, plus so much more

Karielle Shaffery

Her interest in research resulted in multiple years of research experience and a major publication in a peer-reviewed international pharmacy journal – all while still in pharmacy school

Will Sierzputowski

With interests in engineering and teaching, this student found ONU’s niche program in engineering education to be optimal preparation for becoming a K-12 STEM educator

Cassie Stuber

Combining her affinity for STEM with her passion for the environment led to expanding her knowledge and experience in the field of energy

Justin Kindle

Undergrad research is rare elsewhere

Rachel Miguel

Her first research experience at ONU resulted in publication of her scientific writing

Jeffrey “Jacob” Bassitt

A "gut feeling" led him home.

Scott Alexander

Research through the ONU Honors Program has afforded this pharmacy student high-impact learning opportunities that have helped him realize his full potential

Yasmine Seidu

ONU's pharmacy program has taught her the true meaning and value of patient-centered pharmacy

Kai Kawaguchi

ONU helped this international student’s dream come true

Molly Ryan

Studying in Hungary fed this Fulbright scholar’s passion for experiencing other cultures

Drew Ridgway

Government in action

Katelyn Keckler

With interests in biology and math, she discovered a perfect niche career path through mechanical engineering at ONU

Hannah Enciso

Living the dream before the dream.

Dominique Redmon

Helping others stay healthy

Abdullah Alsamman

Researching anti-cancer potential in plants has given him a head start in preparing for a career in oncology pharmacy

Nathan Clark

This electrical engineering student used foundational skills and experience gained at ONU to start his own business

Eric Belanger

Completing a course requirement for the ONU Honors Program evolved into extensive undergraduate research that yielded presentations and a publication in a peer-reviewed medical journal

Jarrett Sitton

ONU’s rigorous but rewarding nursing program was just what this transfer student-athlete needed

Grace Hattery

Destination: Seoul, South Korea

Aaron Litherland

Getting outside his comfort zone

Cassie Krencisz

ONU fostered her love of politics and opened pathways to high-impact learning opportunities like polling, writing opinion pieces and attending national debates

Josie Palmer

This engineering education major found a program to match her passion and her talents.

Xavier Williams

ONU has offered this accounting major a fine balance between his studies and his passions as he prepares for a professional business career

Alexis Miller

Discovering unexpected big opportunities

Haley Kessinger

Becoming an advocate and agent for change

Sara Bockelman

"ONU was the best fit for me as I truly felt supported, loved and cared for from the first time I visited campus."

Lydia Burnett

ONU helped her learn more about herself and how much potential she had in the field of psychology

Adam Lenhoff

Blending his competitive spirit with his natural interests, this construction management major has found fulfillment both inside and outside the classroom

Temi Omitowoju

Pharmacy was calling her name, and ONU couldn't have been a better fit

Leah Carnegie

Destination: France and Belgium

Madeline Hall

Destination: Peru and the Amazon

Stephen Coakley

Find your niche

Samuel Powell

This chemistry major and Goldwater scholar has found ways to make research his own

Carrie Freed

Unexpected surprises make ONU a perfect fit for this pharmacy major with interests in art and business

Caleb Jingo

Destination: Manchester, England

Carly Waugh

Small college equals quality education

Eric Dierkes

Pharmacy student pursues lifelong goal and gains professional experience that includes assisting with the COVID-19 pandemic

Jordyn Walkup

Learner and leader

Aaron Lee

Prelaw student matches his interests and careers aspirations with a fitting course of study in philosophy, politics and economics

Micah Barnes

Finding ways to market yourself

Matt Hill

ONU has provided this pharmacy major with many opportunities to serve others by combining his passions for pharmacy, music and service

Andrew Bergmann

From its excellent academic reputation to the fun extracurricular opportunities, Ohio Northern has delivered on everything this civil engineering major wanted for his college experience