Success Stories

Student Profiles

Rainbow remedy

Emily Winkelman studied women, gender and sexuality studies and led the Rainbow Alliance to ensure there are inclusive spaces at 91��Ƶ State and in the community.

A need to help others

Anthony Windsor decided to pursue a career in social work to honor his friends and fellow veterans who have died while also helping other veterans who are struggling.

Marching toward a dream

Percussion performance major Phil Andrews realized a lifelong dream when he was accepted into the Army Old Guard Drum and Fife Corps.

Engineering precision

Matt Specht, a senior industrial and systems engineering major, learned that small changes can have a significant impact on large-scale manufacturing during an internship with Honda.

Raising the barre

Olivia Bruno, a senior dance major at 91��Ƶ State, realized a lifelong dream of dancing professionally when she joined Dayton Ballet for its 2022–2023 season.

A great environment

For electrical engineering major and resident assistant Emma Porter, 91��Ƶ State feels like home.

Alumni

91��Ƶ State MPA student Elisheba Hawkins co-authors climate change article published in national magazine

Master of Public Administration student Elisheba Hawkins wrote the article as part of an internship with the village of Silverton, Ohio.

Getting down to business

91��Ƶ State University has a friend in two-time graduate Andrea Kunk.

Presidential protection

Michael Townsend has been assigned to protect numerous heads of state, including Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

House call

Overseeing the Gammon House is just one of many ways Dale Henry, a 91��Ƶ State urban affairs graduate, gives back to the community.

Business builder

Pamela Cone, a 91��Ƶ State communication alumna, is director of Aviatra-Dayton a nonprofit organization that supports women in business.

Brew coup

Dan Lauro said he is lucky to have one foot in the craft beer world and the other in the history and education world.

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