Alumni and Friends

Passion Works Studio artist-in-residence Wendy Minor Viny is seen with “House of Love,” a painting commissioned by Ohio University’s Division of Student Affairs in honor of Dr. Jenny Hall-Jones.

Art installation honors three-time OHIO graduate for 26 years of supporting student success

A new art installation in Baker University Center honors Dr. Jenny Hall-Jones for her nearly 26 years of service to Ohio University and her role in building a system to support student success.

Colin Kruse

Alumni News: Colin Kruse worked on NASA experiment, now he's tackling national security, energy independence

Four years of cool experiences and mind-bending research weren’t enough for Ohio University alumnus Colin Kruse. He returned for another six years as a staff researcher then graduate student.

Ashley Martinez

From Bobcat to Ben-Gal: OHIO alumna combines career and cheer following graduation

Ashley Martinez, an OHIO alumna and former Bobcat cheerleader, completed what turned out to be a magical rookie season as a member of the Cincinnati “Ben-Gals” cheerleading squad.

Nick Cunningham

OHIO graduate draws on Olympics, track experience in college coaching career

Olympian and Ohio University graduate Nick Cunningham draws on experience in college coaching career.

Danielle Doss, Bachelor of Social Work, 2021

National Social Work Month Highlight: Danielle Doss

Ohio University Southern is helping celebrate this year’s Social Work Month in March with the theme “The Time is Right for Social Work” to highlight how social workers have enriched our society.

Gary Clark, BSCOM ’60

Year in, year out

Have you met Gary Clark? You may have heard his story or seen his face (or maybe that hip illustration of him) over the past few months. If you’re wondering why, it all dates back to 1962, when he made his first gift to Ohio University. He will tell you it wasn’t much, but it was what the young OHIO graduate could afford.

Tanner Wick, BSME ’19, is shown working on the solar array for NASA’a IXPE.

Russ College graduate strives for accessibility in space infrastructure

For 2019 mechanical engineering graduate Tanner Wick, the Russ College of Engineering and Technology prepared him to influence the trajectory of space infrastructure.

Shawn Chattin

Alumni News: Shawn Chattin found his academic home—eventually—and never looked back

Like many College of Arts and Sciences students, alumnus Shawn Chattin embraced the journey to discover where his intellectual curiosity intersected with career opportunity. He's never looked back.

Leah Wolfe

Alumna gives advice on legal careers in federal government on March 1

Ohio University alumna and attorney Leah Wolfe gives advice on legal careers in the federal government on Tuesday, March 1, at 7 p.m. in Bentley Hall 136.

Alissa Henry

Cash Explosion host got start at WOUB

Alissa Henry, BSJ ’09, is the host of Cash Explosion, Ohio’s only statewide TV lottery game show that has been on the air for 35 years and credits her time in Athens for her skills.

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Alumnus’ continued generosity helps recruit and retain talented Department of Engineering Technology and Management faculty

Bob Kraft, BSME ’61, and his wife Marie have expanded the existing Kraft Family Scholar award in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology, creating the Kraft Family Associate Professorships.

Dak Notestine trains Joe Burrow at Black Sheep Performance in Blue Ash, Ohio

Training Joe Burrow: OHIO alumnus Dak Notestine aids Bengals’ star QB

When Dak Notestine was considering where to attend college and play football, he didn’t know his choice to attend Ohio University would impact his life beyond his playing years.

OHIO graduates Russell Morrow and Kasey Daniel are pictured on their October 2016 wedding day outside a building at The Ridges in Athens.

Bobcats find personal, professional love through student leadership, service

For OHIO alumni Kasey Daniel and Russell Morrow, it was a shared leadership experience and serving their fellow students where they found love—both personally and professionally.

Breanna Oswald is shown holding a tiny starfish at the fish market in Catania, Sicily

Breanna Oswald discovered food and family on study abroad program in Sicily

Ohio University graduate Breanna Oswald says a study abroad experience changed her life when she realized that family and culture can revolve around food.

Deborah Pacyna

California PR expert Deborah Pacyna learned vital skills through hands-on media experience at WOUB

Deborah Pacyna has been the director of public affairs for the California Association of Health Facilities for 12 years and says working at WOUB as a student allowed her to move into this role.

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