Student Stories

Adam Lenhoff

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

Limani Laster

An artist and a builder, Limani Laster uses his energy to transform his surroundings.

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

Avery Meadows

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

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

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

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

Kai Kawaguchi

ONU helped this international student’s dream come true

Carrie Freed

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

Molly Ryan

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

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

Micah Barnes

Finding ways to market yourself

Aaron Everhart

Anything can happen in Ada, Ohio

Rachel Miguel

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

Melinda McIntosh

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

She always had a passion for storytelling and creativity, but ONU’s English program showed her all the career options out there for creative and professional writers, and provided her with the knowledge and experience needed to pursue them

Abdullah Alsamman

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

Lilly Hirschfeld

On a mission to make a difference through ONU and ROTC

Gretchen Frock

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

Matt Hill

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

Trevor Bert

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

Zoe Schilling

Student first, Zumba instructor second

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

Mya Ray

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

Haley Kessinger

Becoming an advocate and agent for change

Aaron Lee

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

Nathan Clark

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

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

Amara Egbujor

Finding yourself

Samuel Powell

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

Eric Dierkes

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

Katelyn Keckler

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

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

Cade Mullins

A Polar Research Experience in Molecular Biology (PREP-MB) program made staying home for the summer the right call for this Ada native.

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

Josie Palmer

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

Dominique Redmon

Helping others stay healthy

Isaiah Bailey

A dual degree in pharmacy and Spanish has allowed him to use language skills to complement his studies in pharmacy

Yasmine Seidu

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

Ethan Smith

Life is better in community

Justin Kindle

Undergrad research is rare elsewhere

Emily Estep

Singing with the stars

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