LIFE@OSU

When Tristan Peery came to OSU, he met Kipp Shearman and learned about gliders.

Chelsea Byrd and Dennis Hruby have maintained a mentoring relationship for a decade.

Robbie Lamb has taken inspiration from his mentor, Mark Hixon.

Rosie Richards credits Jeff Hale — both as a teacher and an adviser — with helping her see a career in social justice and explaining the opportunities in nonprofits and public policy.

For Louie Bottaro, advising means much more than ensuring that a student meets all the necessary requirements to graduate.

Over the past two years, Donna Williams has counted on Tyler Lamberts, a business marketing major who graduated last spring.

For Mike O’Malley, teaching is all about relationships and connections.

Kevin Miller (’78) considers himself a classic first-generation OSU student.

Wanda Crannell has helped guide Vanahn Nguyen’s research and boost her confidence.

An interruption in a student’s college career is not unusual. Annabel Ortega, however, has persisted through five of them.