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Nominees Sought for 2025 Alumni Awards

The University of Findlay has a rich history of successful alumni making positive impacts on the University, Oiler students, the community, and society as a whole. The Wolfe Center for Alumni, Parents and Friends is now accepting applications for the 2025 Alumni Awards. “We welcome nominations so that we may recognize and thank these outstanding […]

Fast Track into the Pharmaceutical Field

Only a year and a half after graduating from the University of Findlay, Farah Terrill, Pharm.D., ’17 has been putting her doctorate of pharmacy to good use. As pharmacy director and junior regional director for Advanced Pharmaceutical Consultants, she now spends her days traveling to hospitals in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana where she oversees management […]

Equine Grad Enjoys Prosperous Career with U.S. Equestrian Federation

Mark Coley ’11 has been busy since graduating five years ago with his Bachelor of Science in Equestrian Studies, English riding emphasis and Equine Business Management. Coley has worked with the United States Olympic Committee, nationally syndicated television networks, such as NBC, and even partnered with First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” initiative. All of […]

Small University Paid Off Big for Education Alumnus

Vernon Burden ’05 grew up in Detroit, Michigan and attended a high school of about 1,800 students. Coming from a big high school, some might think that Burden would want to enroll in a big state university; however, that was not the case. One of his deciding factors in choosing the University of Findlay was […]

ESOH Extends Beyond Career for Alumna

Growing up, Lacey Kastel watched her father come home from his manufacturing job daily with cuts, bruises and back pain. She knew she wanted to help prevent that from happening to others one day. After earning her Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Management (ESOH) from the University of Findlay in 2009, […]

From UF grad to Ford Motor Company’s Global Safety Manager

“I looked all over the country for opportunities to follow this degree path. As a full-time executive, I needed some flexibility in class schedules to enable me to do my job. Findlay had a very flexible schedule with night time classes and classes on the weekend.” — Rick Puckett (’10), Master of Science in Environmental, […]

From UF grad to equine entrepreneur

Alice Barlow knew from a very early age that she wanted to be a horse trainer and that she wanted to attend The University of Findlay. “The equine program at Findlay helped me decide at an early age to set my goals high and to start planning what I wanted to do with my career.” […]

Education grad embraces being a "captain for discovery"

“I love the fact that I go to school every day, not work.” — Molly (Smith) Niese, B.S. in Integrated Science Education (’10) and M.A. in Education (’11), Science Teacher at Arlington Local Schools. What’s the best part about being a teacher? “It’s not the same, even if you’re teaching the same lesson two or […]

UF biology alumna credits transfer to UF with college completion

“I don’t think I would have finished had I not moved home and enrolled at The University of Findlay.” — Wendy Jolliff, B.S. in Biology (’95), Associate Director for the Advanced Practice Providers and Lead Urology Physician Assistant at Promedica Toledo Hospital. Wendy grew up in Findlay, Ohio. As a senior in high school, she […]

Mathematics + Computer Science = success for UF alumnus

Jon Hauenstein, Ph.D. credits his B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science (’03) from The University of Findlay as the foundation to his successful career path. Jon is currently an assistant professor at the University of Notre Dame, having held positions at top-notch research institutes and academic universities, he has accomplished paramount mathematical works.  He has […]