Student Stories

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

Melinda McIntosh

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

Lexie Kilgore

Changed for the better

Elizabeth Olah

From dreams to clinical trial

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

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

Stephen Coakley

Find your niche

Eric Dierkes

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

Carly Waugh

Small college equals quality education

Angelica Krumnow

When opportunity knocks, say yes

Rachel Liebrecht

Teachers love research too

Alex Dyke

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

Trevor Bert

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

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

Zoe Schilling

Student first, Zumba instructor second

Max Roberts

Service before self

Limani Laster

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

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

Emily Fergus

Personal and professional growth at ONU

Adam Lenhoff

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

Lydia Burnett

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

Drew Ridgway

Government in action

Wil Rankin

Football player becomes coaching intern at University of Oregon

Justin Kindle

Undergrad research is rare elsewhere

Cathy Jenks

Building community through design

Jordyn Walkup

Learner and leader

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.

Abdullah Alsamman

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

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

Anita Neupane

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

Kai Kawaguchi

ONU helped this international student’s dream come true

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

Paige Stafford

The confidence to shine

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

Matt Hill

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

Caitlin Silva

Learning outside the classroom

Ethan Smith

Life is better in community

Chris Garbig

Finding your calling

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

Stephanie Estell

ONU is the land of opportunity

Rachel Miguel

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

Ian Pennino

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

Athena Triglia

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

Haley Ward

Endless opportunities in theatre

Micah Barnes

Finding ways to market yourself

Crystal Amberlyn

Internships open the door to a professional career in graphic design

Yasmine Seidu

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

Jill Kowalski

Networking with the “Big Four” accounting firms

Gretchen Frock

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

Aaron Lee

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

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

Nathan Clark

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

Emily Estep

Singing with the stars

Allison Young

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

Aaron Everhart

Anything can happen in Ada, Ohio

Amara Egbujor

Finding yourself

Monica Coupe

Community is everything

Georgia Snelling

Hooked on engineering

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

Avery Meadows

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

Megan Nieszala

Gaining laboratory experience as an undergrad

Zack Goodchild

Hole in one

Molly Ryan

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

Mallory Weininger

On the road to success

Samuel Powell

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

Cheyanne Laux

Personal and professional discovery through research

Madison Hudson

ONU will fuel your purpose

Lilly Hirschfeld

On a mission to make a difference through ONU and ROTC

Jarrett Sitton

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

Corey Briggs

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

Dominique Redmon

Helping others stay healthy

Carrie Freed

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

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