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Five OHIO alumni elected to The Ohio University Foundation Board of Trustees

Ohio University Foundation Board of Trustees is honored to welcome five new trustees who are committed to accomplishing the Foundation’s goal of “Philanthropy in Service and Education.”

Alumna awarded prestigious international environmental fellowship

Rachel Martin, ‘20 is one of 10 people worldwide chosen for a fellowship with Conservation X Lab, an innovation technology company that focuses on solutions to environmental challenges.

Mitchell “Mitch” Holland, BBA ’19, is pictured on Ohio University's College Green with Cutler Hall in the background.

Alumnus creates scholarship in honor of fellow Business Bobcat’s mentorship

When he graduated from Ohio University, Mitchell “Mitch” Holland left behind a legacy of distinguished service and mentorship that is being memorialized and continued by one of his fellow graduates.

Bobcats, friends, and family unite to honor an alumnus’ legacy

Always willing to lend a helping hand, Yousef Faroniya cared deeply for others. His charming personality and cheerful nature never failed to light up a room.

Dr. Tommie Radd has established the first-ever endowed professorship in the Patton College of Education’s Department of Counseling and Higher Education.

First professorship established in Ohio University’s Department of Counseling and Higher Education

Dr. Tommie Radd, an educational leader and researcher, has established the first-ever endowed professorship in the Patton College of Education’s Department of Counseling and Higher Education.

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Virtual 5K helps alumni celebrate Homecoming

The AECOM Center for Sports Administration is partnering with Riddle & Bloom to host a virtual 5K event for Homecoming, giving alumni the opportunity to participate anytime from Oct. 5 to 31.

Folley Family Foundation Appalachian Scholars 2020

OHIO announces first Folley Family Foundation Appalachian Scholars

OMSAR is proud to announce the inaugural Folley Family Foundation Appalachian Scholars, Allison Saaty and Alison Mingus.

Ohio University announces 14 Alumni Award recipients

The Ohio University Alumni Association is proud to announce this year’s Alumni Award recipients, a group of dedicated alumni and friends who represent the very best of the Bobcat community.

This illustration, featuring students and alumni passing through Ohio University's Alumni Gateway, is featured on the cover of Ohio Today's fall 2020 issue.

Fall issue of Ohio Today invites readers to virtually come home to OHIO

The fall 2020 issue of Ohio Today invites the entire Ohio University community to virtually come home to OHIO from wherever you may be and feel that Bobcat spirit at a time when it’s much needed.

Fall leaves are seen on a brick pathway at Ohio University.

OHIO’s first-ever virtual Homecoming Week kicks off Oct. 5

Make history with Bobcats near and far

Dr. Francine Childs, HON ’97, EMERT ’05, addresses the crowd at an Aug. 28, 2013, event held at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.

Scholarship honors professor emerita who inspired students to ‘be the change they wish to see’

A new scholarship at Ohio University is paving the way for students to continue the legacy of Professor Emerita Dr. Francine Childs, the first Black professor to be granted tenure at OHIO.

The Afyouni family poses outside the Convocation Center on graduation day for Nader, BBA ’19, and Amal, BA ’19.

Alumni family gives back to their home away from home

Ohio University graduate Manaf Afyouni and his children were inspired to create a scholarship in hopes that the recipients would have the same meaningful experiences that the family had in Athens.

Chuck Stewart sitting in front of a wall of album covers he had taken

OHIO graduate, eminent photographer’s work featured in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s social justice exhibit

The photography of Ohio University graduate Chuck Stewart is on display for the first time ever at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in a new social justice exhibit

On the record

1969 ‘Posties’ reflect on their pathways to distinguished careers, the past, present and future of the news industry.

Bryce Lemaster, BSH ’19, is pictured outside of a building on Ohio University's Athens Campus.

COMCorps service lands alumna a full-time job serving on the frontlines of COVID-19 response

Bryce Lemaster’s COMCorps service put her on the frontlines of Athens County’s COVID-19 response, reaffirmed her commitment to a career in community and public health, and landed her a job.

Alumni and Friends