Meet Our Biology Alumni

Our recent biology graduates are making an impact in research, healthcare, environmental conservation, and beyond. Explore their achievements and see where a biology degree can take you.

Ashley Cichon: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Biomedical, Cellular, and Molecular, & Biochemistry. Ashley is continuing her studies at the University of Michigan’s Pharmacy Program.

Regan Kopesky: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Biomedical, Cellular, and Molecular, & Biochemistry. Regan is continuing her studies at the University of Detroit Mercy – School of Dentistry.

Lawson Kominek: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Biomedical, Cellular, and Molecular. Lawson is continuing his studies at the University of Detroit Mercy – School of Dentistry.

Christya Haddad: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Biomedical, Cellular, and Molecular, & a Minor in Nutrition. Christya is continuing her studies at Central Michigan University’s Medical School.

Madison Gott: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation, & a Minor in Chemistry. Madison is continuing her studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Ph.D program.

Ella Mealey: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Biomedical, Cellular, and Molecular. Ella is continuing her studies at Western Michigan University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

Maya Tollenaere: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation. Maya is currently in the application cycle for Veterinary school, planning to begin Fall 2027.

Kacey Sauer: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation.

Grace Thomas: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Biomedical, Cellular, and Molecular, & a Minor in Substance Use Disorders. Grace is continuing her studies at Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine.

Laney Apple: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Biomedical, Cellular, and Molecular. Laney is currently employed as a Patient Care Technician at the MyMichigan Hospital in the Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit, and will begin applying for Medical and Physician Assistant Schools.

Caleb Zimmerman: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Biomedical, Cellular, and Molecular. Caleb is continuing his studies at Central Michigan University’s MBA program.

Logan Douglas: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Biomedical, Cellular, and Molecular, & a Minor in Religion & Chemistry. Logan is continuing his studies at Central Michigan University’s College of Medicine.

Faith Boynton: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Biomedical, Cellular, and Molecular, & a Minor in Public Health. Faith is planning to apply to Medical School for the Fall 2026.

Olivia Urban: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation, & a Minor in Geographic Information Science. Olivia is currently working as a Seasonal Fisheries Aid at the DNR Lake St. Clair Fisheries Research Station.

Brendan Jankowski: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation, & a Minor in Geology & Environmental Science. Brendan is currently working as a Lead Bird & Anuran Surveyor for the CMU’s IGLR’s Great Lakes Coastal Wetland Monitoring Program, and plans to continue his studies in Wildlife Biology or a related field.

Madelyn Hudgens: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Biomedical, Cellular, and Molecular. Madelyn is continuing her studies at Grand Valley State University’s Nursing Program.