Featured Tigers is a monthly series wherein the spotlight shines on a few students, alumni, faculty and staff from our Crete, Lincoln and Omaha campus locations. These individuals stand out in the best way — as talented and driven leaders.
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What is your name and graduation year?
Duncan Blankenship, December 2024 (class of 2025)
What is your major or degree program?
Mechanical engineering
What do you hope to do after completing your degree?
Move back home and start my job I worked so hard for
How is Doane preparing you to reach your goals?
Leadership and determination
Who has been a major influence for you during your education at Doane? How have they helped you?
Cale Stolle (associate professor of engineering and physics) helped me realize that I am capable of anything I set my mind to
What is something you're proud of accomplishing or achieving while at Doane?
2021 track and field national championship
What advice would you give to an incoming student?
Time management and studying is the key to success
What's something you like about yourself that other people may not know?
That I am a two-time cancer survivor and nothing can keep me down
What is something you've really enjoyed about your time at Doane?
The compassion and kindness that Doane has to offer
