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From coast to coast to the upper north and lower south — BW students were on the move this summer to bring talent and skills to internship sites across the U.S.
More than 130 students interned at organizations of all sizes and types — government, medical, tech, law, finance, sports, entertainment, media, nonprofit and more.
Their internship sites included Washington, D.C., California, New York, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Florida, New Jersey, Tennessee, Indiana, Maine and Pennsylvania for remote and in-person opportunities in their hometowns and in new locations. The individuals spotlighted here are just a few of the many examples.
With a goal of one day working at NASA when she graduates, computer science major Teaghan Knierim '27 is a step closer to her dream. The Valley View, Ohio, resident was chosen out of a pool of 10,000 applicants for an internship at NASA.
Knierim is at in Northeast Ohio, helping to create a database of searchable historical and environmental data. She is one of 17 BW Choose Ohio First STEM Scholar students interning at sites across Northeast Ohio and beyond this summer.
Sport management major Carson Grizovic '27 is enjoying the summer in his hometown of Cincinnati, where he can root for the while gaining valuable career experience.
His role as a uniformed personnel family intern puts him in contact with families of the players to assist in any service, events or day-to-day needs. "Dr. (Charles) Campisi and professor (Tony) Dick have been pivotal in my career goals. They constantly help me find opportunities in sports," emphasized Grizovic.
BW students also interned with the Cleveland Guardians, Lake Erie Crushers, Cleveland Cavs Youth Sports, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, Columbus Crew, Lake Erie Captains and other teams this summer.
BW connections matter. They did for aspiring attorney Aniya Qualls '26, an English major from Elyria, Ohio, who is spending 12 weeks as a legal intern at . The connection came from Dr. Carol Gregory, BW criminal justice program director, who mentored Qualls on applying for the position.
Because law firms typically only hire law school students for internships, Qualls' summer experience is giving her a resume boost to achieving law school acceptance.
Rising junior Noah Dodgion doesn't believe in summer slack. Not when it comes to preparation for becoming a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist).
The STEM Scholar and nursing major from Hilliard, Ohio, is working at in downtown Columbus, Ohio, in the Intensive Care Unit as a PSA (Patient Support Assistant). He assists nurses and staff in his role.
"Before CRNA school, you must work in the intensive care setting for at least two years. Once I receive my nursing degree, my ideal first job as a nurse would be in the ICU," he explained.
Christian Eisenmann '26 hated the STEM major he was pursuing at a state school in Ohio. He needed a next step. "I had been surrounded by music all my life. I wanted it to be a job but thought it was unrealistic to pursue. I made the hardest decision of my life and decided to transfer to BW to pursue music as a full-time career," he stated.
The music industry major from Medina, Ohio, is interning at , a -owned venue, through September.
"BW has provided ample opportunities for me to establish a network of people," he added.
While a business degree may not be readily associated with a career in wildlife conservation, Livvy Lopiccolo '26 is using her marketing major and design talent to achieve that goal.
Her current internship at the (her hometown) follows an experiential learning progression of being a former Cleveland Metroparks Zoo crew member, volunteer at animal shelters and past intern at a veterinary clinic.
"This internship provides hands-on experience in strategic communications and community engagement within the wildlife sector. I'm developing practical skills in grant writing, data analysis and event planning that are directly applicable to conservation organizations," said Lopiccolo.
"This internship is helping shape the step I take after graduation," emphasized Jaeden Roman '26, who underwent a very competitive process in becoming a project engineer intern with .
"I wanted to see if construction and project management is the route I want to take, or what other opportunities might suit my skills and interests," explained the North Olmsted, Ohio, resident.
"BW has played a key role in helping me through its general engineering degree program. I have been able to experience the various disciplines in engineering," Roman went on to say.
Maria Vurbic '25 is a laptop away from New York City-based , where the English major from Willowick, Ohio, is honing her skills before graduating in December.
"I am working directly under a literary agent, assisting with a lot of the work they do on a daily basis. Although my ultimate goal is to become an author, I would like to join the publishing industry as a literary agent," said Vurbic.
"My career goal is to be in video production or broadcasting. To have an internship that covers both is perfect," emphasized Ryan Clinger '27 of Cardington, Ohio.
"I am a production intern for . I travel around the state with one of the lead broadcasters to visit county fairs and farms. Sometimes I film and edit a video to go along with an interview that is put on the website," described Clinger.
"I do many sports broadcasts at BW. I wanted to see a whole new side of broadcasting. I also come from a family of farmers," remarked Clinger, who is studying sport management and media production.
Pre-allied health/pre-physical therapy offers several career pathways. As a rising junior in that major, Kayla Jones wanted to better understand her options.
She went to a special and trusted source for a valuable internship connection — her mom, a registered nurse in cardiology at the in Columbus, Ohio.
"I am shadowing different professionals in the cardiology field," noted the Grove City, Ohio, resident. "I know I want to specialize in the heart, but there are many different professions I could pursue. I want to be sure I will be doing what I truly love!"
Some students fast-track to their goal. Devin Bennett '26 of Grafton, Ohio, is one of them. By age 18, he completed three associate degrees — arts, science and applied business in accounting — before transferring to BW in fall 2024 with junior class status.
He is interning with the as a financial audit intern, where he is applying skills gained through his double majors in accounting and finance.
"BW has had a pivotal role in my education and career. Without attending the University's Meet the Accountants Night — which was heavily encouraged by professors — I would not have discovered this internship," noted Bennett.
