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?
Will Grixby, 2023
What is your major or degree program?
Civil Engineering
What do you hope to do after completing your degree?
Work at an engineering firm and progress to a professional engineer
How is Doane preparing you to reach your goals?
Great leadership skills and being put into real world environments in the engineering field
Who has been a major influence for you during your education at Doane? How have they helped you?
Anita Harkins always helped me get accustomed to the college life and all I would have to go through, especially in my early first couple of years when I didn’t know really what to expect in school.
What is something you're proud of accomplishing or achieving while at Doane?
Winning the election to be Stuco president!
What advice would you give to an incoming student?
College is a roller coaster, never get too high or too low. Find your schedule and what works for you and keep doing it!
What's something you like about yourself that other people may not know?
I play the violin
What is something you've really enjoyed about your time at Doane?
The family culture and the long-lasting traditions that Doane has
