Current occupation: Admissions Advisor What made you decide to pursue your degree as an adult? I just wanted to come back to school and accomplish a Master’s degree. I wanted…
Student Spotlight & Success Stories
This page provides an inside look at the inspiring stories of current and former students, from their time at Tiffin University to their current careers and endeavors. By highlighting the accomplishments of Tiffin University students, this section of the blog offers a sense of community and connection for current students and alumni alike.

Student Spotlight: Baylie Fortune, BA Psychology
Current occupation: Teacher at Montessori School What made you decide to pursue your degree as an adult? I have always had a passion for helping others. Learning about Psychology and…

Student Spotlight: Matthew Bubis, BBA – Business Management
Current occupation: Law Enforcement/Police Officer What made you decide to pursue your degree as an adult? After previously obtaining an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, I had the desire to…

Student Spotlight: Bruce Butler, BBA – Business Management
Current occupation: Repair Shop Supervisor for 7-Eleven / Speedway LLC What made you decide to pursue your degree as an adult? Completing my degree as an adult became part of…

Student Spotlight: Katherine Alkire, Ph.D. in Global Leadership and Change
Current occupation: Clinical Coordinator at Oriana House What made you decide to pursue your degree as an adult? I decided to pursue my degree as an adult because I always…

Student Spotlight: Casey Gibson, Ph.D. in Global Leadership and Change
Current occupation: Senior Sales Engineer at HiBob, Adjunct Professor at Defiance College and Savannah State University What made you decide to pursue your degree as an adult? As I got…

Student Spotlight: Elesia McCray, Ph.D. in Global Leadership and Change
Current occupation: Marketing and Content Coordinator What made you decide to pursue your degree as an adult? The best way to keep me motivated through my educational journey was to…

Student Spotlight: Rachel Smith, Bachelor of Criminal Justice in Criminalistics
Current occupation: Correctional Lieutenant What made you decide to pursue your degree as an adult? I wanted to pursue my degree because I became passionate about my career in criminal…

Student Spotlight: Molly Meadows, Ph.D. in Global Leadership and Change
Current occupation: Instructor of Finance What made you decide to pursue your degree as an adult? It’s always been on my radar to get a Ph.D., even when I was…

Student Spotlight: Julian Bartucca, MBA in International Business
Current occupation: Imports Manager What made you decide to pursue your degree as an adult? I decided to pursue my degree for the opportunity to expand my knowledge while working,…