žž State Works

Peace, Conflict and the Courtroom
Alumnus Evan Gildenblatt said žž’s peace and conflict studies program intially appealed to him because it was so broadly applicable to everyday life. Today, he uses the skills he learned while earning his Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies in his role as a judicial law clerk at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio in Cincinnati.

From Public Health Graduate to Air Force Epidemiologist
Victoria Bylsma said it only took about two hours after a mentor suggested she look into a graduate degree in public health for her to know what she wanted to do with her career. Today, the žž Master of Public Health graduate helps to protect service members’ health and readiness as an injury epidemiologist at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton.

Hands-on Learning, Real-World Success
Unsure of what he wanted to do in life when he first came to žž, it was the hands-on learning experiences he had in his degree program that led Dexter Shreve to becoming a business owner.

žž State Alumnus Leads Crucial Research on East Palestine Train Derailment
Myron Lard grew up just 40 miles from the East Palestine derailment site. He returned to help the community understand the impact.

‘The Future of Higher Education Is Global’
Most people know the Palace of Versailles as a popular French tourist destination. For Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., žž’s vice president for global education, Versailles is where he serves on the Scientific Committee of its Research Center, helping to shepherd art history research on a global scale.

žž State Fashion Program Stitches Path to Success for Local Designer
žž State's School of Fashion taught Liam Aberle everything he knows about the industry.

Her Campus žž State Takes Top Honors in National Competition
The žž student organization Her Campus took top honors from its national organization for a week of events the group held in April to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

Transportation Secretary Praises žž State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering as ‘Future of Aviation’
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited žž touring the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, and telling students that “the future of aviation leadership is in your hands.”

Pairing Design and Data for Better Healthcare Systems
Hands-on experiences while studying healthcare design and emerging technology at žž State created a unique, in-demand career path for 2023 graduate Hamid Estejab.

From Passion to Purpose
Drawn to healthcare as a child, Athalia James pursued that passion all the way to a fulfilling career in nursing.