Muskingum University STEMM

05/22/2026

🌍🎓 Celebrating Our Geology Graduates 🎓🌍

As an era comes to a close, we proudly recognize the final students completing the Geology program at Muskingum University. While the department is retiring, the impact it has made—through its students, faculty, and field experiences—will continue to resonate for years to come.

We are incredibly proud of these three students for their dedication, perseverance, and accomplishments. You carry forward the legacy of geology at Muskingum, and that is something truly special. As you take your next steps, know that you are part of something lasting—

Welcome to the Long Magenta Line.

05/21/2026

🎓🔧 Celebrating Our Engineering Graduates 🔧🎓

We are incredibly proud of our Muskingum University Engineering graduates featured here from this spring’s Research and Scholarship Poster Session!

Your hard work, innovation, and dedication have been evident every step of the way. You represent the continued growth and strength of our Engineering program, producing graduates who are prepared to make a meaningful impact both locally and across the engineering field nationwide.

As you take the next step in your journey, always remember—New Concord will forever be your home.
Welcome to the Long Magenta Line!

05/19/2026

🎓✨ Celebrating the Long Magenta Line ✨🎓

We are proud to celebrate our Nursing, Exercise Science, and Chemistry graduates pictured here on their special day as they join the Long Magenta Line of Muskingum University alumni.

Congratulations to each of you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Your accomplishments reflect not only your perseverance but also the strength of our programs within the Natural, Applied, and Health Sciences Division.

It has been an incredible year of scholarship and achievement, and we are so proud of all you have accomplished. We can’t wait to see the impact you will make in your professions and communities.

05/13/2026

Attention any FUTURE nurses - this opportunity is FREE and for any 7th or 8th grade student. Check it out!

Scrubs, Skills, and a Future to Heal! 🩺

Join us for our Nursing Exploration Middle School Camp for 7th & 8th graders where students will get a hands-on introduction to the exciting world of healthcare!

Date: May 28th
Time: 8:30AM - 3:00PM
Where: Muskingum University (Library)

Cost is FREE! Head to https://admission.muskingum.edu/register/26-nursing-camp to learn more and register today! 🎉

05/04/2026

🧪✨ ACS Field Trip to COSI | March 21 ✨🧪
Chemistry students recently enjoyed an ACS field trip to COSI on March 21, accompanied by faculty Dr. Seth Barrett and Dr. Lois Zook. Students Claire McGowan, Matt Vascura, Gracyn Armstrong, Maddie Slosar, and Lilian Namestnik explored hands‑on science exhibits and real‑world applications of chemistry. A great day of learning beyond the classroom!

05/01/2026

**Alumni Spotlight from our Nursing program**

Mea Anderson
Nationwide Insurance

Mea Anderson, BSN RN, is an occupational health and wellbeing nurse at Nationwide Insurance, where she blended a decade of diverse clinical experience with a passion for innovation.
After earning their Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Muskingum University in 2014 she built a broad nursing background spanning from step-down surgical medical ICU, travel nursing, wound care, and nursing education. She is actively certified in case management and integrating AI into healthcare, reflecting a commitment to both high-quality patient care and the future of the profession.
Outside of work, Mea enjoys reading, continuous learning, and restoring their 98-year-old home in downtown Columbus, Ohio, which she shares with her partner, Amber Walz; the couple is engaged to be married in 2027. Prioritizing personal wellbeing is central to Mea’s life, both in their career focus and in how they care for themself beyond work.
Go Muskies!

04/30/2026

Muskingum minds on the move. 🧠✨

Last Thursday, the Dr. Homer A. Anderson Lecture Series featured alumni speaker Dr. Ashley R. Jackson, Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences, The Ohio State University/Nationwide Children’s Hospital), who shared “Pressure Activated: An Academic Journey and a Scientific Line of Inquiry.” Following the lecture, students and faculty showcased their work at a research poster session, engaging guests in conversation about their projects and discoveries across Muskingum’s academic divisions.

04/29/2026

**Alumni Spotlight from our Master of Occupational Therapy program**
Laura Chenoweth

Since graduating from Muskingum University in 2024 with a Master of Occupational Therapy, Laura Chenoweth has focused her career on the critical window of early childhood development. While earning her degree, Laura worked full-time as a COTA in pediatrics. Balancing these two responsibilities allowed her to relate coursework to real-life circumstances while also leaning on the work experience of her COTA peers to enhance the learning environment. During her time at Muskingum, Laura served in various leadership roles and also co-founded “Big O, Little T,” a mentorship program designed to foster peer communication between new and returning students.
Following graduation, she continued her career in an outpatient pediatric setting where she gained specialized knowledge in programs such as Interactive Metronome, Therapeutic Listening, Astronaut Training, Oral Placement Therapy, and Brain Gym. Her passion for infant care also led her to become a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS), utilizing oral motor and sensory knowledge to support early feeding and regulation.
In March 2025, Laura joined The Villages of Indiana, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting foster, kinship, and adoptive families. Working within the Zero2Three program, she provides vital wraparound services to families across the state, including completing developmental screeners, providing occupational therapy sessions, navigating IEP transitions, and facilitating "co-care" collaboration between foster and biological families. In this role, she also shares her expertise in sensory development at support groups, inter-company courses, and at statewide conferences. Laura also assisted with research that explored how sensory-based interventions affect attention for children with autism, which is now published in Music Therapy Perspectives.
Outside of her professional work, she enjoys camping and exploring with her husband and their two year old twin boys. Laura remains dedicated to early childhood advocacy, believing that a healthy sensory foundation is essential for life skills later in life.

04/27/2026

Nursing students and nursing faculty successfully completed
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper Training provided by Muskingum Counseling Services. The training, facilitated by Leah Shirer and Lisa Finck, strengthened participants’ skills in recognizing warning signs of su***de and responding appropriately to individuals in crisis.

04/24/2026

** Student Spotlight from our Master of Occupational Therapy program 2025-2026 academic year **
Cecilia Fowler
MOT Student of the Year

Cecilia lives in Portland, Oregon, with her family, including her beloved Labradoodle. She is a second year Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) student at Muskingum University and entered the program through an alternative pathway after working as a school psychologist. She holds undergraduate degrees in Asian Studies and School Psychology. During her time at Muskingum, Cecilia has been actively engaged both academically and within the program community. She has served in a leadership role with the Student Occupational Therapy Association and values contributing to the strong, supportive cohort environment fostered by her peers throughout the learning process. Cecilia’s professional interests include disability advocacy, social justice, and expanding access to meaningful participation in daily life, including access to nature. She is particularly passionate about working with youth in school settings, with a focus on transition programming for students with disabilities. Following graduation, Cecilia plans to continue her work in school based practice, supporting students and families while advocating for inclusive, equitable, and person centered systems. She is honored to receive this recognition and expresses deep gratitude to the faculty and peers who have shared in this journey

04/23/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Seth Barrett (Chemistry) on receiving the William Rainey Harper Award for Outstanding Scholarship! This well‑deserved recognition honors Dr. Barrett’s exceptional scholarly contributions and dedication to academic excellence. We are proud to celebrate this achievement at Muskingum University. Thank you for your outstanding contributions to scholarship and student learning. 🎉