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Environmental Safety Professional to Science Educator

New Bremen, Ohio native, Dillon Webster ’16, is not only an Environmental, Safety, & Occupational Health Management (ESOH) graduate, but also holds a post-baccalaureate licensure in education from the University of Findlay. After high school, Webster decided to attend UF to study ESOH and run-on Findlay’s track and field and cross-country teams. After graduating from […]

Annual Chemistry Award Renamed to Honor Distinguished Alumnus

What was once known simply as the University of Findlay College of Science’s Outstanding Award in Chemistry has now been renamed to the Rear Admiral Edward Feightner Outstanding Award in Chemistry, thanks to the leadership of Nathan Tice, Ph.D., associate professor of chemistry. The purpose of giving the award a fresh new name is to […]

UF Alumna Helping in Fight Against COVID-19 at Battelle

University of Findlay alumna Hanna Cook ’17 is making an impact on the world in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Columbus, Ohio, at Battelle headquarters, a global research and development organization committed to science and technology for the greater good. Cook double majored in Animal Science – Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Biology with a […]

Distinguished UF Alumnus, Rear Admiral Edward Feightner, Dies at 100

Rear Admiral Edward L. Feightner ’41 Findlay College alumni and Navy air ace of World War II passed away recently at the age of 100. Born in Lima, Ohio on October 14, 1919, he was one four children of Amos and Mary Feightner and was raised on a farm in rural Elida, Ohio. Attending then […]

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 […]

Family Tragedy Led Him to Environmental Safety Degree, 'UF Family' Guided Him Through

Aaron Cheney’09 gained a passion for workplace safety at a very early age, even before he knew it was something he could do as a career. When he was very young his grandfather, a hard-working factory electrician, was electrocuted on the job. “I was the one who answered the door at my grandma’s house to […]

From Soldier to Coder, UF Grad Reaches Career Goals

Chris Moore’14 admits that it was difficult going to college full-time after his military tour ended, especially as a parent. “It is tough, but not too tough. After getting acclimated to going to school again I was able to set up a good routine for getting my work done and spending time with my family. […]

Science and Liberal Arts Combination Prepared Biology Grad for Career Success

Michelle Pearce ’06, Youth Coordinator at The North Carolina Arboretum, credits her liberal arts-based curriculum at the University of Findlay as a big part in her success in her current science career. “Going to a liberal arts university allowed me to pursue different areas of interest while still staying within focus of my major. Classes […]

Environmental Safety Grad Enjoys Versatile Career Saving Lives

Kelly Vereker ’08 chose the Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Management (ESOH) Program at University of Findlay during freshman year in part because she knew she wanted to prevent another family from experiencing the hardship of a workplace injury. “My uncle was involved in a workplace accident over 20-years ago when he fell down an […]

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, […]