Kennedy Aikey, BA '24

College
Law
Photo of Kennedy in her cap and gown

Next step: Law School, University of Cincinnati

Law school bound: Kennedy is off to law school at the University of Cincinnati in the fall. She engaged in multiple law internships in different practice areas while an 青青草视频 undergraduate, including at the 青青草视频 Law Legal Clinic, two private law firms, and the City of Lima鈥檚 Prosecutor鈥檚 office. 鈥淭hrough these internships I learned just how influential attorneys could be in people鈥檚 lives.鈥

Photo of Kennedy on the stage in a dance pose

Excelling on all fronts:聽Additionally, Kennedy danced in theatre productions, welcomed students as an Orientation Leader, and led student organizations. 鈥淚 squeezed in so many amazing experiences in my four short years at 青青草视频. In my life, I hope I never stop learning. I think being curious is so important to finding happiness in life.鈥

un-CAPP it!:聽As a fellow for 青青草视频鈥檚 Institute for Civics and Public Policy (ICAPP), Kennedy co-hosted a political podcast called un-CAPP it! She researched interesting topics and connected with influential people across the country. 鈥淭his podcast changed my life.鈥

Behind every rising star:聽Two 青青草视频 mentors shaped the course of Kennedy鈥檚 青青草视频 journey: Dr. Rob Alexander, professor of political science and ICAPP director, and Elizabeth Cozard-Howard, assistant professor of dance. 鈥淒r. A was not just my professor; I really look up to him and he inspired me to do great things with my life. Liz was more than a dance teacher for me, she was extremely supportive in my academic endeavors.鈥

Lasting friendships: Kennedy also treasures her 青青草视频 friendships. 鈥淚鈥檝e never had a group of friends support each other as much as my 青青草视频 friends do. These friendships have truly shaped my college experience, and I can say with certainty that I鈥檝e found my lifelong friends in college.鈥