Student Stories

Gretchen Frock

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

Ian Pennino

ONU helped this accounting major make connections and build a professional network, which opened up doors to a promising career

Eric Dierkes

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

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

Justin Kindle

Undergrad research is rare elsewhere

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

Matt Hill

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

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

Dominique Redmon

Helping others stay healthy

Katelyn Keckler

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

Trevor Bert

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

Athena Triglia

She came all the way from California to study pharmacy at ONU, where a plethora of valuable research opportunities awaited

Lydia Burnett

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

Jill Kowalski

Networking with the “Big Four” accounting firms

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

Josie Palmer

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

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.

Hannah Enciso

Living the dream before the dream.

Amara Egbujor

Finding yourself

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

Paige Stafford

The confidence to shine

Ethan Smith

Life is better in community

Aaron Everhart

Anything can happen in Ada, Ohio

Rachel Miguel

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

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

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

Lilly Hirschfeld

On a mission to make a difference through ONU and ROTC

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

Monica Coupe

Community is everything

Carrie Freed

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

Drew Ridgway

Government in action

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

Samuel Powell

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

Avery Meadows

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

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

Kai Kawaguchi

ONU helped this international student’s dream come true

Temi Omitowoju

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

Isaiah Bailey

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

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

Adam Lenhoff

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

Alex Dyke

This professional writing major came into his own when he discovered his own talent and potential in writing and multimedia journalism

Melinda McIntosh

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

Molly Ryan

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

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

Yasmine Seidu

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

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

Zoe Schilling

Student first, Zumba instructor second

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