Testimonials
Weekend College Students and Alumni: In Their Own Words
Janice Kudzus of Euclid, Ohio
Class of 2003Major: Business Management
“Since I have been a full-time worker through all of my college years, I understand the dedication and motivation that it takes to earn a degree. All of my classmates in the Weekend College had families and jobs. I feel that I fit in much better at Hiram than I would have at any other college.”
Read Janice's full-length testimonial.
Janice is an Inside Account Supervisor at Aero Electronics in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.
Semone Danage of Warren, Ohio
Class of 2003Major: Social Sciences
“Hiram partners with you in education and takes away barriers. The Weekend College at Hiram College accommodates students who have demands with a job or a family.”
Semone is enrolled in a Ph.D. program for counselor education and supervision at Kent State University.
Anne Caston of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Class of 2006Major: Humanities and Fine Arts
“I’m doing this for my own self-improvement. I wasn’t looking for a fast-track degree; instead I wanted to major in humanities. I love learning, being in small classes, and working with the great faculty and staff.”
Ric Spicer of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Class of 2003Major: Business Management
“Hiram faculty are phenomenal. They are very helpful and very supportive. I was anxious about coming up here as I haven't been to college in 25 years. But within a short time, the support that was given by the faculty made me feel comfortable and confident that I could do the work.”
Ric is now the National Manager of Reverse Logistics, Circuit City in Richmond, Virginia.
Kathy Thomas of Jefferson, Ohio
Class of 2005Major: Business Management
“Professionally, I was able to move up into a new position, something my employer gave me because I’ll earn my undergraduate degree. Personally, it was a goal of mine. I started college right out of high school but did not finish, and I was always sorry about that.”
Kathy works in International Exports at Lincoln Electric.
Jennifer Teeter of Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Class of 2004Major: Humanities and Fine Arts
“I’ve had very interesting professors, and I’ve been in great class discussions. I like the support I get from staff, and I’ve had strong connections with other students.”
Jennifer is Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer, The Cleveland Foundation and began Hiram's M.A. in interdisciplinary studies in 2006.
Jim Hillyer of Stow, Ohio
Class of 2006Major: Computer Systems Management
“I work full time and I have two young kids. I decided that I wasn’t going to miss one evening of my children’s lives. The Weekend College offers me just weekend classes, and I can work through the program in an expedited manor and not miss my family.”
Jim works in Visual Information Management at Progressive Insurance.
Sally Perry of Norton, Ohio
Class of 2006Major: Psychology
“I never imagined that I’d have the time or money to go back to college, but a Hiram alumna changed my mind. Attending the Weekend College, I feel like an important part of the campus, and I’ve made friendships that will last a lifetime.”
Sally is enrolled in a master's program for social work at Case Western Reserve University. She finished her degree in psychology by taking classes at Hiram during weekdays.
Joanne Jenuleson of Hudson, Ohio
Class of 1995Major: Communication
“Hiram created a passion for new ideas and new experiences in me. I loved how I learned the way things tied together across all my classes. My advice to new Weekend College students is to follow your intuition and enjoy the adventure.”
Joanne now resides in Lake Wales, Florida where she is a teacher.
Linda Kaley of Deerfield, Ohio
Major: Social Sciences“My daughter needed me more than I needed college. I struggled with the idea of going back to school until I discovered the Weekend College. I was able to further my education and still be there for my family.”
Linda is an Employment Specialist at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, Ohio.
DeShawn Scott of Warren, Ohio
Class of 2001Major: Social Sciences
“My Hiram College degree has given me a lot of opportunities. I can go from non-profit, to teaching, to management. It’s like a Swiss army knife. I got a lot of tools with my degree.”
Tim Huth of Russell, Ohio
Class of 2005
Major: Business Management
“The professors are exceptional. They have a passion for what they teach and their excitement is contagious.”
Tim is Director of Retail Sales and Marketing at Pepsi Americas in Twinsburg, Ohio.
Sandy Lisko of Warren, Ohio
Class of 2007
Major: Business Management
“Hiram has given me important tools to expand my skills in my job functions and has introduced me to new topics. My classes covering economics, business and law have given me the understanding I need to contribute more to the bank than just my marketing experience.”
Sandy is the Regional Marketing
Director for SkyBank in Warren, Ohio.