Ranger2Ranger
On October 27, the Northwestern Foundation & Alumni Association will host multiple alumni on campus for the Ranger2Ranger face-to-face event. Throughout the day, alumni will meet with students for 30-minute sessions.
Students, we encouage you to take advantage of this opportunity to meet with Northwestern Alumni working in your future career field and create lasting connections.
Last year a post-event survey was sent to students and alumni, the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Students rated their satisfaction at 4.5 out of 5 stars, while alumni rated their satisfaction 4.75 out of 5 stars.
Jessica Goucher, a sophomore and future nurse, met with Kylee Loustaunau and left feeling inspired about her career path.
“The one thing she said that really stood out to me was that it might be difficult to go through the process, but it is so rewarding to love what you do and make a positive impact on people during some of the most important days of their lives,” Goucher said.
Loustaunau also shared helpful advice on study habits and encouraged Goucher to take advantage of campus resources like the Academic Success Center.
Similarly, Danyel Cato, freshmen, met with Paige Kruckenberg, MHS, PA-C, and says the meeting made a big impact on her future career plans.
“She explained the differences between the PA and MD programs,” Cato said. “After talking with her, I realized the PA path might be a better fit for me because of factors like cost and work-life balance.”
Cato also left the meeting with the contact information of a PA who specializes in trauma surgery, which is the field she hopes to pursue.
Carson Wright, senior, also met with Paige Kruckenberg, MHS, PA-C, and gained an experience that proved to be both timely and impactful. Coincidentally, Wright had his interview for physician assistant school the very next day.
“This meeting made a huge difference for me,” Wright said. “It was great to get insight from someone who has already been through the PA school interview process. I went into my own interview with much more confidence than I would have if I hadn’t had the chance to talk with Paige.”
A few days later, Wright received the call he had been waiting for. He had officially been accepted into physician assistant school and will begin his next chapter in the fall of 2026.
Coy Bullard, Junior, met with several Northwestern alumni from a variety of career fields, including attorney Clint Claypole, who practices law in Enid, Okla.
Although Bullard is not currently pursuing a career in law, he says the meeting offered lessons that went far beyond legal advice.
“Clint gave me life advice on how to be a man,” Bullard said. “He talked about the importance of balancing a demanding career with personal life. He reminded me that no matter what profession I choose, maintaining a healthy balance is the key to success.”
The conversation left a lasting impression on Bullard, and what started as a simple meeting may soon turn into a mentorship.