The following undergraduate and graduate students were selected by their programs as 2024 Outstanding graduates. These students graduated in the 2023/2024 Academic year.
Applied Health Sciences and Wellness
Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, Food & Nutrition
Hometown:Fairfield Township, Ohio
Plans after Graduation: Will be getting my Masters degree in Occupational Therapy
Hometown:Athens, Ohio
Plans After Graduation: Following graduation, I will begin the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program here at Ohio University in May.
Hometown:Carmel, Indiana
Plans after Graduation: Attending OHIO University in the Master's of Athletic Training program
Hometown:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Plans after Graduation: Ohio University MSDI program for graduate degree and completion of my dietetic internship.
Hometown:Lancaster, Ohio
Plans after Graduation: My plans after graduation is to start a bakery in the Columbus area.
Hometown:Lima, Ohio
Plans after Graduation: My plans after graduation are to continue gaining patient care experience through Nationwide Children's Hospital and applying to physician assistant school.
Hometown:Akron, Ohio
Plans After Graduation: My post graduate plans include becoming a registered dietitian upon passing the CDR examination. I will be working at Riverside Methodist Hospital as a clinical dietitian in Columbus.
Hometown: Navarre, Ohio
Plans after Graduation: My plans after graduation are to begin working as an athletic trainer at a high school. It is my aspiration to provide medical care and assistance to young athletes with the goal of giving them the proper knowledge and tools to better themselves both in athletics and in life.
Hometown:Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Plans After Graduation: After graduation I plan to continue working as a Registered Dietitian for adolescents with eating disorders.
Hometown:Cincinnati, Ohio
Plans after Graduation: My plans after graduation are to continue working as an oncology dietitian in Cincinnati. My experience as a graduate assistant has also sparked my interest in higher education, so I also plan to apply for a position as adjunct faculty at the University of Cincinnati's dietetics program.
Hometown:Toledo, Ohio
Plans after Graduation: Upon graduation, my plans are to continue my work as an athletic trainer, serving the athletics community at Muskingum University, and to continue to pursue resources for athletes with abdominal injuries and GI conditions; my long-term goal is to pursue a position in athletic training education (facilitating the growth of future athletic trainers).
Hometown: Murrieta, California
Future Plans: Sport Scientist specializing in Baseball performance and injury risk reduction
Department of Interdisciplinary Health Studies
Bachelor of Science in Integrated Health Care Studies, Master of Integrated Health Studies, Global Health, Clinical Informatics, Health Leadership, Health Policy, Veterans Health
Hometown:Indianapolis, Indiana
Plans after Graduation: Upon completion of my undergraduate studies, I intend to pursue a master's degree at Ohio University.
Additionally, I am celebrating a decade of federal service in April, continuing to provide ongoing support to fellow veterans at the Veteran Affairs Medical Center.
Hometown:Gaborone, Botswana
Plans after Graduation: After graduation, I will use my expertise to influence health policies at the national and international levels and strengthen the health research system of Botswana. I also endeavor to undertake collaborative global health research and service projects to promote and implement evidence-based policies that address global health challenges.
My interest is also in community initiatives that empower individuals and communities to take control of their health through education, awareness campaigns, and community-based health programs, particularly on women's and adolescents' health, sexual and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, non-communicable diseases, and mental health. I want Botswana to advance universal health coverage to achieve health equity and quality health for all as per the sustainable development goal 3.
School of Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences
Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Practice
Hometown:Marysville, Ohio
Plans after Graduation: I will be continuing my education to pursue a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. As of now, I have not decided which program I will be attending.
Hometown:Cable, Ohio
Plans after Graduation: I am currently about to start my job search but I'm planning to take a few weeks off to travel and then start working full time (Audiologist).
Hometown: Sand Fork, WV
Plans after Graduation: Upon graduation, I will be starting my career in audiology at the ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery Center of Fredericksburg, VA. During that time, I will be specializing in adult and pediatric diagnostic audiological evaluations, fitting and rehabilitation of adult and pediatric hearing aids, cochlear implants, vestibular assessment, and tinnitus treatment. I look forward to continuing to be a patient-centered clinician and educating my patients and families on hearing loss and vestibular disorders.
Hometown:New Lexington, Ohio
Plans after Graduation: I plan to work as a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist upon graduation.
Hometown:Junction City, Ohio
Plans After Graduation: My future plans upon graduation include working as a speech-language pathologist in a medical setting (acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, or skilled nursing facility).
Hometown:Baltimore, Ohio
Plans after Graduation: After graduation, I hope to practice medicine in Columbus, Ohio. I am interested in oncology, surgery, and hematology, so I hope to practice in one of those fields.
School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice
Hometown:Oak Island, North Carolina
Plans after Graduation: Following completion of the DNP program with a focus on Nurse Leadership and Nurse Education, I am dedicated to leveraging my expertise to contribute to the progression of the nursing field. My objectives include the integration of self-care and advocacy principles into the core nursing curriculum, fostering diversity within the profession, and assuming a leadership role that shapes health policy and public perception to promote more significant investment in nursing.
Hometown:Huron, Ohio
Plans After Graduation: After graduation, I plan to move to Columbus where I have accepted a nursing position at OSU Wexner Medical Center in the ICU float pool
Hometown:Zanesville, Ohio
Plans after Graduation: Hopefully taking a position in Columbus, OH as an RN.
Hometown:Mohegan Lake, New York
Plans after Graduation: My plan after graduation is to work for Northern Westchester Hospital, Northwell Health.
Department of Social and Public Health
Child & Family Studies, Community & Public Health, Environmental Health, Health Services Administration, Long-term Care Administration, Occupational Hygiene & Safety
Hometown:Avon Lake, Ohio
Plans after Graduation: I plan on staying in Ohio and working as an Environmental Health Specialist.
Hometown:Athens, Ohio
Plans after Graduation: I plan to take on a research fellowship and pursue graduate studies in international public health and biomedical sciences.
Hometown:New Lexington, Ohio
Plans after Graduation: After graduation I plan to work in the Athens area and enter a master's program. I hope to eventually become a psychotherapist.
Hometown:Belpre, Ohio
Plans after Graduation: After graduation, I will complete my health services administration internship at Marietta Memorial Health System with the finance department. Upon completion of my internship, I hope to join MMHS’s team continuing to expand my knowledge and experience in healthcare finance.
Hometown:Pickerington, Ohio
Plans after Graduation: I plan to go into healthcare consulting or healthcare finance.
Hometown:Columbus, Ohio
Plans after Graduation: Completing a Child Life Practicum before returning to OU in the fall for my master's degree program.
Hometown:Port Huron, Michigan
Plans after Graduation: Attend graduate school for Orientation and Mobility - working with blind and visually impaired people.
Hometown: Akron, Ohio
Plans after Graduation: Upon graduation, I will be completing my child life internship at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas.
Hometown: Powell, Ohio
Plans after Graduation: I was recently promoted to a Clinical Manager position within the Clinical Nutrition & Lactation Department at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. I am excited to apply everything I have learned in my MHA program!
Hometown:Circleville, Ohio
Plans after Graduation: I plan to continue my career at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Hometown:Rochester, New York
Plans after Graduation: After graduation, I plan to work with other passionate individuals or organizations to create innovative and sustainable solutions to improve food safety and security in Ohio.
Hometown: Toledo, Ohio
Plans after Graduation: Following graduation I plan to pursue roles in Epidemiology or Biostatistics. I have multiple passions related to public health, including maternal and child health, drinking water and environmental safety, medtech/pharmaceutical patient safety, and disability advocacy. I hope to be in a position to make a positive impact on population health and address health disparities.
Department of Social Work
Undergraduate Social Work and On-Campus or Online Master of Social Work
Hometown:Powell, Ohio
Plans after Graduation: I will be furthering my education and pursuing a Master's degree in School Counseling.
Hometown:Accra, Ghana
Plans after Graduation: I will be pursuing a PhD in Social Work, researching on childhood trauma and its psychosocial impact.
Hometown:San Gabriel, California
Plans after Graduation: My future plans are to continue my work in the non-profit sector, especially with the unsheltered population and to complete my hours and become LCSW.