UC Blue Ash College

Hear from Students & Alumni

Our students come to UC Blue Ash College from all walks of life, with all sorts of plans and dreams. Learn more about how our college provides the rigorous academics, inspiration and resources that help them succeed. 

Student Success Stories

You can hear directly from our students and see their stories by clicking on each picture below.

Andrew Nixon

two students sitting outside at a table with a laptop

Andrew Nixon is finding new opportunities for personal growth and academic success at UC Blue Ash. Learn more about how he is pursuing his goals while gaining valuable skills as a student leader.

Kelli Walker

Kelli Walker outside with laptop

The 2025 UC Blue Ash Pre-Business Administration Student of the Year, Kelli is pursuing her bachelor's degree in accounting and a career as a CPA.

Siobain Knox

Siobain Knox in lab

Siobain Knox, a top student in biology and chemistry and Student Orientation Leader, was selected for a highly competitive research fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center.


Mackenzie Sauer

Mackenzie Sauer

Mackenzie Sauer overcame early academic challenges to become the 2025 UC Blue Ash College Honor Student of the Year, and is now a registered nurse and on track to complete her bachelor’s degree this fall through UC’s College of Nursing.


Autrey Watkins

students celebrating at commencement ceremony

Autrey Watkins overcame a challenging childhood to achieve her goals and graduate from our Dental Hygiene program with honors.


Eric Kniffen

student working in chemistry lab with a professor

Eric found the small classes and easy access to his professors helped him thrive as a top student - he was named our 2024 Honor Student of the Year while pursuing his degree in biological sciences.

Emerald Shockley

Emerald Shockley outside

Emerald was in the Honors program, joined the Sister Circle student organization, and served as a student orientation leader and student ambassador while getting her Nursing degree.


Sophia Sharpshair

Sophia Sharpshair with professor

Sophia enjoyed the personal connection she was able to make with her professors at UC Blue Ash. She says that was a big part of her success in our Early Care & Education program.



Chai Risma

Chai Risma

Chai comes from a family of Bearcats and found endless opportunities to learn and grow at UC Blue Ash through our Honors Program, internships and study abroad.


Jennavieve Harvey and Nadege Mondesir


Edlin Maldonado-Fuller

Edlin Maldonado-Fuller working in the lab

Edlin Maldonado-Fuller is a first-generation college student who chose UC Blue Ash College for her pursuit of a second career in medicine.


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