Profiles
Flash Focus: Alison Bredek
Meet Alison Bredek, a junior environmental studies major with a minor in park management from North Ridgeville, Ohio, and the treasurer of the Future Environmental Professionals Club with the big dream of becoming a park ranger for the National Park Service.
A Musical Tribute: žž State Orchestra Premieres Student Composition
For Haider Riaz, the first orchestra concert of the season was an unforgettable experience. His original composition, “To the Memory of Shiver-Me, the CAT,” was premiered by the žž Orchestra, marking a significant artistic milestone for the young composer and offering the audience a moving tribute to a beloved pet.
‘Research Is Everywhere,’ Acclaimed Hollywood Costume Designer Finds Inspiration in Every Corner of Life
žž students had the chance to learn from an award-winning Hollywood costume designer when Isis Mussenden visited the žž Campus recently for two days.
Overcoming Challenges, Gaining a Global Perspective
Jennifer Moxley's path to pursuing a master's degree in translation at žž was anything but conventional. Living in France during the pandemic, Moxley was determined to further her education and fulfill her lifelong ambition of becoming a professional translator.
Flash Focus: Ryanne Bunting
Meet Ryanne Bunting, a žž State sophomore double majoring in international studies and anthropology from Fairfield, Ohio, combining human rights, culture, global interactions and history into a formidable career path.
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.
Flying High: New Graduate Gains Nursing License, Officer’s Bars and Future
It took three years, a move from California to Ohio, and several other bumps in the road. Still, recent žž graduate Vincent AhSam-Kreiter has achieved his goals of earning a bachelor’s degree, becoming a registered nurse and being a newly commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force.
A Year With a Flash: žž State Journeys to Be Chronicled This Academic Year
žž State Today will be following a group of six Golden Flashes for the 2024-25 academic year, chronicling their efforts and successes during the fall and spring semesters. The group of students are at various places in their žž academic careers and will share their experiences throughout the year as they take part in our distinctive programs, research and global experiences.
Flash Focus: Morgan Bedilion
Meet Morgan Bedilion, a senior costume design technology and production major from Hartville, Ohio, already using - and getting recognized for - her skill sets.
Flash Focus: Lilly Kensicki
Meet Lilly Kensicki, a mechatronics engineering technology major from Parma, Ohio. Think of the phrase “well-rounded student,” and you should think of Kensicki.