2025 Cohort
Jordan Casterline
Creative Writing
Kent, OH
I'm most looking forward to: Meeting new people and taking writing classes!
D’Andre Clark
Digital Media Collaborative
New Orleans, LA
I’m most looking forward to: Collaboration, and pursuing my goals with determination and heart.
Summer Crabb
Cello Performance
Rio Rancho, NM
I’m most looking forward to: Creating lasting musical relationships at UC and preparing to enter international competitions.
Braylon Dennis
Political Science
West Chester, OH
I’m most looking forward to: Getting involved in Mock Trial.
Lilly Fehrenbach
Entrepreneurship
Loveland, OH
I’m most looking forward to: Acquiring the tools to build a life in which I can make an impact on people who are in need of an opportunity to get closer to the lives they deserve.
Mickey Gioia
Stage Design
Park Ridge, IL
I’m most looking forward to: Meeting and getting to work with others who are as passionate about theatre as I am.
Chris Hayes
Musical Theatre
Las Vegas, NV
I’m most looking forward to: Honing my skills, and meeting new people while making lifelong connections.
Grayson Humphreys
International Business & Marketing
Indianapolis, IN
I’m most looking forward to: Business education, being a part of the community, and learning about the city!
Evan Kershaw
Saxophone Performance & Economics
West Chester, OH
I’m most looking forward to: The unique, welcoming community, and the opportunities available in Cincinnati itself.
Sophia Lonnon
Marketing
Louisville, KY
I’m most looking forward to: Meeting new people and taking advantage of unique opportunities such as the co-op program.
Luana Nascimento
Acting
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
I’m most looking forward to: Taking on an active role as a leader, community service, and getting out of my comfort zone.
Kayla Nelson
French Horn
Kansas City, MO
I’m most looking forward to: Getting to know new people, and building a strong community that will promote positivity and growth.
Jaci Reed
Geology
Anderson, IN
I’m most looking forward to: Combining my love of the arts with my love for STEM, and joining the chess team.
Liam Sackaroff
Music
St. Paul, MN
I’m most looking forward to: Finding friends to make music with!
Abby Sanchez-Salmeron
Philosophy
Reston, VA
I’m most looking forward to: Forming connections, engaging in community service, and growing through discomfort.
Zane Sawyer
Geography
Lebanon, OH
I’m most looking forward to: Joining different clubs and learning in a new and vibrant community.
Ayla Schwartz
Musical Theatre
Montclair, NJ
I’m most looking forward to: Living in Cincinnati and meeting new, wonderful people!
Sara Springett
Vocal Performance & Psychology
Spring, TX
I’m most looking forward to: The amazing education that I will be receiving at the Conservatory and University; growing as a musician and scholar; the relationships I will build through the Hoffman Honors Scholars program.
Olivia Szor
Violin
Reading, PA
I’m most looking forward to: Meeting people with diverse life experiences and outlooks on the world.
Aliah Van Scyoc
Finance
Van Buren, OH
I’m most looking forward to: Making lasting connections and memories, demonstrating initiative in my community as a leader, and preparing myself for a fulfilling career!
Savannah Weldon
Vocal Performance
New York, NY
I’m most looking forward to: Productions at CCM, study abroad, and meeting new people.
Audrey Zelenski
Journalism
Mariemont, OH
I’m most looking forward to: Meeting new people!