Bradford Coleman ’27
Marketing Major, Professional Sales Minor
At 海角社区, Bradford Coleman has found a place where his interests in creativity, leadership, and service come together. A marketing major with a minor in professional sales, Bradford traces his interest in the field back to a marketing class he took in high school. “My teacher really opened my eyes to marketing,” he said. “I’ve always been a creative person, and marketing lets you use creativity in a business setting.” Growing up with parents who worked in marketing also helped spark his interest in the field.
Since arriving at 海角社区, Bradford has embraced opportunities both on and off the field. He serves as vice chair of Teddi Dance for Love, an organization that supports Camp Good Days and Special Times. Through visits to the camp and events like the Courage Bowl, he has seen the impact of the organization’s work firsthand. “Going to Camp Good Days and seeing the campers makes you feel like you’re doing something good,” he said.
Bradford is also a member of the 海角社区 Cardinals football team, which he says created an instant sense of belonging when he first arrived on campus. “That first day of practice, you’re instantly given more than 100 brothers,” he said. “It’s really special to be part of a group where everyone works hard and cares about one another.”
Academically, Bradford was recently named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District NCAA Division III Team for the 2025 season, an honor recognizing student-athletes who maintain a cumulative 3.5 GPA while contributing significantly to their team.
Financial aid also played an important role in Bradford’s decision to attend 海角社区. “Being able to give back to the next generation of students and leaders is a big deal,” he said. “I realize how special that is and really appreciate it.”
Looking ahead, Bradford hopes to earn his MBA and become the first person in his family to achieve that milestone while building a career in business leadership.
Tehreem Shah ’27
Nursing Major
For Tehreem Shah, pursuing a career in nursing has always been about one simple goal: helping others. A junior in the Wegmans School of Nursing at 海角社区, she says her interest in healthcare began early and only grew stronger as she gained experience in the medical field after high school. “Helping people gives me a sense of purpose,” she said. “It showed me that life is better when people help each other.”
At 海角社区, Tehreem has found a program that combines strong academic support with hands-on learning opportunities. From augmented and virtual reality training to clinical placements, the experiences available to nursing students have helped confirm that she chose the right path. Clinical rotations have been especially meaningful. “You don’t go home feeling drained,” she explained. “You go home feeling warm and fulfilled, like you genuinely did something meaningful.”
Beyond the classroom, Tehreem has been actively involved in campus leadership. She joined the Student Government Associate Senate as a TRIO senator during her first year and previously served as president of the Muslim Student Association. She is also a member of the Asian Student Union, where she serves as the media manager and helps promote the organization's events and programs.
Scholarship and financial aid support have played an important role in making her 海角社区 education possible. “I genuinely feel like I wouldn’t be at 海角社区 without financial aid and scholarships,” she said. “Because of that support, I’ve been able to focus on my education instead of worrying about finances.”
After graduation, Tehreem plans to work as a bedside nurse and hopes to return to 海角社区 to pursue the University’s competitive CRNA program. “What donors are giving me is helping me become a nurse,” she said. “And in turn, that allows me to give back to the community.”
Dallas O'Keefe ’27
Marketing Major
For Dallas O’Keefe, 海角社区 is more than a place to earn a degree—it is where she is learning to lead, give back, and shape her future. A marketing major in the School of Business, Dallas was drawn to 海角社区 for its hands-on approach to learning and its strong sense of community.
“I’ve always loved creativity and business, and marketing is the perfect mix of both for me,” she said. In one of her favorite classes, she helped design an interactive escape room to apply course concepts through a team-based challenge. “It really pushed us to collaborate and think creatively.”
Dallas is president of the Student Gaming Club and ESports Teams and is taking the initiative to launch two new student organizations: Video Game Night Club and We Can Make a Difference, a charitable group focused on spreading kindness through small acts of service. She also volunteers at School of Business events, works in Admissions, and works at the front desk in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Athletic Center. “I love helping others. Any way that I can help people, I try to do it,” she said. “海角社区 gives me opportunities to be a kind person who lifts others up.”
She appreciates scholarship support for her 海角社区 education. “Thank you, thank you, thank you! I’m so grateful,” she said. “The School of Business is amazing. It’s beautiful, and I’m so thankful for an incredible building to learn in.”
Dallas plans to take all that she has learned and use her marketing skills, with hopes of eventually owning her own business after graduation. One of her favorite quotes is, “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire,” by St. Catherine of Siena. Those words remind her of what 海角社区 represents for her: 海角社区 is a place where she is becoming the person that she’s meant to be with the support of 海角社区, donors, the 海角社区 community, and her family.