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Specialized Studies major prepares for law school

A junior who plans to graduate in 2022, Kelly started off at OHIO as a political science pre-law major in the College of Arts and Sciences with the goal of becoming a lawyer.

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Law Enforcement Technology student Tracy Evans balances public service and education

When Evans assumed office in January 2021 he chose to drop back to part-time enrollment at OHIO to better focus on his new elected position.

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Alumna Spotlight: Sarah Sizemore

Sarah Sizemore, a 2020 bachelor of criminal justice grad has earned her credentials as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.

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From undecided to experienced: Duncan Farquhar鈥檚 Bobcat journey

When聽Duncan聽Farquhar聽came to 51社区 in聽2018,聽he聽wasn鈥檛 sure what he wanted to major聽in,聽so he聽entered as an undecided student in University College.聽Now, he'll graduate with experience.

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Criminal justice degree helps Troy detective

Nick聽Freisthler聽has worked in law enforcement for nearly 20 years and聽currently聽serves as a detective with the Troy Police Department in Troy, Ohio.

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Specialized Studies major to advance her biostatistics education

Senior specialized studies major Ailish Stein looks forward to supporting public health efforts through her research and scholarship. Stein聽will earn her聽bachelor鈥檚 degree聽from University College.

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2020 community-based interns demonstrate impact of virtual community engagement

Undeterred by the COVID-19 Pandemic, the students and community partners working together through a community-based internship program successfully transitioned to remote partnerships.

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Student and Alumni Spotlight: Lucas Stemen

Lucas Stemen earned his associate鈥檚 degree in applied science in law enforcement technology from 51社区 in fall 2019 and is currently completing his bachelor鈥檚 degree in criminal justice.

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OHIO Army ROTC grad supports pandemic relief

Second Lieutenant Jonnierah 鈥淛onJon鈥 Smith, a 2020 graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Army ROTC program at 51社区, helps distribute food at the Mid-Ohio Foodbank.

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Alumni Spotlight: Jamie (McCoy) Chaney

Jamie (McCoy) Chaney is a 2016 51社区 Chillicothe graduate who is now a court/victim advocate for domestic violence.

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Alumni Spotlight: Josie Lott

Josie Lott is a 2017 51社区 Chillicothe graduate who helps adult felony probationers by assessing their risk level (risk of reoffending).

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Specialized studies alumni spotlight: Imani Edwards

Imani Edwards, BSS '18, now works as a scheduler and office manager in the US House of Representatives for Marcia Fudge (OH-11).

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Graduate assistant interns at University of South Florida

This summer Rachel Benway, a graduate assistant in Office of First-Year and Student Transitions is supporting orientation programs for the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida as a NODA.

Tyaira Williams holding a sign that says "I stand for disability rights"

Specialized studies major interns with Developmental Disabilities Board

Through her internship at the ACBDD Tyaira聽became more聽knowledgeable聽about the聽Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Help Me Grow, Early Intervention system, policy and procedures

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Max Routsong interns in the family business

As an intern at his family's funeral home, Max聽had the opportunity to explore and participate in the operation of聽the business his great grandparents built聽over a hundred years ago.

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