UC Clermont Success Stories
Learn firsthand why Bearcats Begin Here. Read about students like you, sharing their educational journeys and why they chose to begin their futures at UC Clermont. We'd love to hear your story, too.
Education Graduate Pioneers Path
Ayla Deck
This April, Ayla Deck celebrated an accomplishment that was a first in her family — graduating from college.
“At one point I wasn’t sure if college was even in the cards for me,” said Deck, who graduated from UC Clermont with an associate degree in pre-middle childhood education. “I’m so happy to be where I am today.” Read Ayla's story.
Aviation Alum Charts New Course
Seth Cooper
Born in Dayton, Ohio, Seth Cooper’s dream of becoming a pilot started literally in the shadow of aviation pioneers — as a child playing under the Wright brothers’ statue in Carillon Park. Life led him in other directions before Cooper found the path to realizing his childhood dream through UC Clermont.
“My transcript was ugly. I thought, ‘How can I make this work?’” Cooper said. “UC Clermont made it happen.” Read Seth's story.
Volleyball player makes moves on court — and toward career
Kayla Williams
Former UC Clermont student Kayla Williams first spiked a volleyball in third grade — and was immediately hooked.
“It made me feel powerful,” said Williams.
Williams went on to play opposite hitter for the UC Clermont women's volleyball team, competing in the national tournament in 2022. She plans to one day become a physical therapist for a collegiate or professional sports team.
“I love UC Clermont,” Williams said. “And I feel like a UC student. There’s always someone who can help you or knows someone else who can. Clermont has a lot of resources — and you’re surrounded by friends who are striving to get their degrees, too.” Read Kayla's story.