Taylor Zorman of Novelty, OH Nominated as Northeast Ohio's Best Intern

2014 Mar 31

Ashland University senior Taylor Zorman, a resident of Novelty, Oh., was recognized by the Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education (NOCHE) as one of the two finalists for Northeast Ohio's "Best Intern."

Zorman, an international business major, was nominated for her internship at FlashStarts, while AU senior Elizabeth Papantonio, a hospitality management and marketing double major, was nominated for her internship at Ecolab.

Papantonio was recognized March 27 by NOCHE as Northeast Ohio's "Best Intern."

The fact that two of the five "Best Intern" award finalists were from Ashland University is remarkable, since students from all higher education institutions in Northeast Ohio and students from other institutions who completed an internship in Northeast Ohio were eligible in this competition.

"Talented people drive our economy and internships and co-ops are critical to cultivating and developing world-class talent. The Expys sends a positive message that Northeast Ohio is a great place to attend college and do an internship," said NOCHE Interim Executive Director Shawn Brown.

"Internships and co-ops are among the strongest connectors for business and higher education," Brown added.

Zorman, a resident of Novelty, Ohio, is a 2010 graduate of West Geauga High School.

Papantonio, the daughter of Karen Haluck and Tony Papantinio, is a 2010 graduate of Seneca Valley High School.

Ashland University, which has been ranked in the top 200 colleges and universities in U.S. News and World Report's National Universities category, is a mid-sized, private university conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University (www.ashland.edu) values the individual student and offers a unique educational experience that combines the challenge of strong, applied academic programs with a faculty and staff who build nurturing relationships with their students.