University of Findlay

In 1990 a young lady brought great running talent to the University of Findlay Track & Field program. Four years later, she had not only made her work on Findlay track, but NAIA National Track & Field as well. Tiajuana Newell started her career with a bang. She capped an outstanding freshman year by winning the NAIA National Indoor Championship in the 60-yard hurdles. She went on to become a 12-time All-American in Track & Field. She set 10 school records while at Findlay, but showed her versatility by competing in many different running events. Her specialty was in the hurdle events, where she held school records in the 100-meter hurdles, 200-hurdles, and 50-meter hurdles. She was also an outstanding long jumper and triple jumper. She was an NAIA District 22 champion in the 100 meter hurdles four times, the long jump and triple jump twice, the 400 meter hurdles once, and she was twice a member of the district winning 400-meter relay team. In 1999, Tiajuana was inducted into the NAIA National Hall of Fame. A true sign that she had made her mark at the highest level. Tiajuana graduated from the University of Findlay in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in Systems Analysis & Business Administration. She is currently employed by the Ohio Savings Bank in Cleveland, Ohio as a Developer II and remains active in Cleveland with her son, Kenneth Jr.