Terry Burns’ career path inspired by watching grandfather and father start successful businesses

Major: BBA Entrepreneurship Minor: Finance Graduated: May 2019 Hometown: Toledo, OH Involvement on Campus: Intramural hockey program, Center for Entrepreneurship Thursday speaking events where various entrepreneurs spoke about their careers How did you choose Ohio University? I had a few friends who were all going to college at the same time and we decided Ohio … Continue reading Terry Burns’ career path inspired by watching grandfather and father start successful businesses

Jace Johnston urges fellow students to mold and shape their college experience to whatever they want it to be

Major: Business Management, Marketing, and Strategic Leadership Hometown: Saint Clairsville, Ohio Involvement on Campus: Ohio University Consulting Fellows, Tour guide Expected Graduation: May 2021 How did you choose Ohio University? Ohio University was the last campus I visited, but when I got here I instantly knew it was the right choice for me. There is … Continue reading Jace Johnston urges fellow students to mold and shape their college experience to whatever they want it to be

Kelley Bodwell continues education with the Urban Teachers program in Washington, D.C.

Major: B.A. in Journalism (2009) and M.A. in Applied Linguistics (2016) Hometown: Chardon, OH Involvement on Campus: Taught classes in English Language Improvement Program (ELIP) and Ohio Program of Intensive English (OPIE). Campus Ambassador (now referred as a Student Ambassador) Linguistics Society of Ohio University. Why did you choose Ohio University? I visited once my … Continue reading Kelley Bodwell continues education with the Urban Teachers program in Washington, D.C.

CLDC Leadership Skill Series: Intercultural Competency

At the CLDC, we have eight leadership skills that we instill in OHIO students. We’ll be featuring a skill every month through an interview with a student ambassador to talk about why each skill is so important. April’s CLDC leadership skill is intercultural competency, which is explained by student ambassador Faye Sloma.  

Maddy Saunders makes personal connections to find her path

Major: Sociology & Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Certificate Year: Senior Expected Graduation: May 2019 Hometown: Cincinnati, OH Involvement on Campus: Vice President of Ukulele Club, Secretary of Active Minds, Student Leader at Shively Dining Hall How did you choose Ohio University? When I visited, it was really pretty, and I liked the feeling of walking on … Continue reading Maddy Saunders makes personal connections to find her path

Pepsi Scholars: Workshops Galore

The first half of the semester has been filled with retreats and workshops that have grown the Pepsi Scholars students in a variety of skills and competencies. From self-awareness to intercultural competency, the scholars have worked through tasks and engaged in discussions that grow their skills in these areas and many more. The students were … Continue reading Pepsi Scholars: Workshops Galore