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  • Student Spotlight: Jenna Henry

    March 5, 2021
    Jenna Henry grew up in California and found a new home at The Ohio State University. Now, this Dunn Sport and Wellness Scholars (DSWS) student looks toward life after Ohio State and becoming a nurse practitioner. Why did you choose The Ohio State University? I chose Ohio State because I couldn't find a school with more pride. Students looked happy to be on campus and I knew it was an environment I...

  • Student Spotlight: Leanne Hively

    February 26, 2021
    Leanne Hively was looking for a big town university to attend when she was looking at colleges. What she found were her best friends and passions. Why did you choose The Ohio State University? I chose The Ohio State University because I wanted to attend college at a larger university after growing up in a small town. Ohio State offers so many opportunities from student organizations to research...
    Leanne Hively

  • Student Spotlight: Kassidy Pastor

    February 19, 2021
    Kassidy Pastor was passionate about attending The Ohio State University, like her grandmother and father before her, when looking at colleges. Now, this third year Dunn Sport and Wellness Scholar's (DSWS) passions have led her on a path toward becoming a physician assistant. Why did you choose The Ohio State University? I chose to attend Ohio State because I have been a Buckeye my entire life...
    Kassidy Pastor

  • Student Spotlight: ​Madhurima Kota

    February 12, 2021
    Madhurima Kota has seen The Ohio State University grow over her life. Kota even toured The James before it was open, imagining that she will be a doctor one day. Now, this Dunn Sport and Wellness Scholars (DSWS) student's dreams of helping people are close to reality with optometry school on the horizon. Why did you choose The Ohio State University? I have watched the university grow and develop...

  • Student Spotlight: Meredith Jones

    February 5, 2021
    The Ohio State University checked a lot of Meredith Jones's boxes when she was looking at schools. But, her first step on The Oval was when Jones knew she had found a home. Besides a home, Jones found support in her Biological Sciences Scholars Program and her life passions. Why did you choose The Ohio State University? I'm originally from Iowa, so the Midwest has always had a special place in my...

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