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Environmental Safety Grad Credits Faculty with Career Connections

“Had it not been for UF I don’t think I would have ever discovered what I wanted to do for my career.” — Alex Jurek ’14, Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health (ESOH) Management Jurek is working for Owens Corning in the EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) Leadership Development Program. He is […]

UF Education Alumna Makes Powerful Student Connections

The field of education offers a wide variety of career options – from guidance and teaching to building and district leaders. Each position has the opportunity to change lives through powerful connections. UF alumna, Kim Grilliot ’81, earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Findlay. She chose to go into teaching because […]

UF Alumna Combines Vet Career With Equestrian Passion

 “I was always that young crazy horse girl who wanted to be a vet.” — Ashley Taylor, DVM, Bachelor of Science in Animal Science/Pre-Vet Medicine ’08 Now an equine sports medicine veterinarian at Sports Medicine Associates of Chester County in Pennsylvania, Ashley’s dream has come true and she believes The University of Findlay’s unique hands-on […]

2015 Equine Business Grad Finds Success in Multiple Career Paths

“Equine business management allowed me to experience a different aspect of the horse industry that wasn’t just about training horses,” said Emily Bomgardner (’15). When Emily Bomgardner graduated from the University of Findlay in May 2015 with a Bachelor’s in Equine Business Management and Animal Science and an Associate’s in Equestrian Studies – Western Emphasis […]

'Extraordinary Teacher' Recognition for UF Grad

“I like seeing smiles on my student’s faces, receiving hugs from students and hearing ‘You’re a good teacher.'” Kirstie Ernst graduated from The University of Findlay in 2013 with her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. She knew she wanted to be a teacher from the time she was very young. “My grade school […]

UF alumnus embraces being a role model in education

Andrew Sprang received his B.A. in History (’00) and M.A. in Education (’04) from The University of Findlay. After graduation, Andrew started his career in education as a teacher and is now the superintendent of Fostoria City Schools. He is a big believer in being a role model for his students, and wants any students […]

Overcoming Haiti’s Earthquake: A Social Work Graduate’s Story

(Written by Nick Thompson, edited and posted by Caity Paynich) Social workers wear many hats. Each day has a different story, and typically the roles change frequently in order to best help the client. The underlying factor is to always help those in need. Chris Nungester, a 2000 alumna with a degree in social work, put […]