Alumni and Friends

John Gainor commencement
Alumni

Commencement speaker John Gainor reflects on his time as a communications major at Ohio University

Before alum John Gainor gave the commencement address at the Spring 2025 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies, he and his wife, Nancy, had time to visit with students in the Scripps College.

Martin Savidge
Alumni

Former National/International News Correspondent Martin Savidge reflects on his experiences at Ohio University and WOUB

Martin Savidge says the hands-on, real world media experience he was able to get at Ohio University and WOUB “opened the doors” for him in his career and provided a “lifetime of opportunity.”

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Student Support

Alumni gift addresses the “hidden, unmet need” of student food insecurity

Mary and Jason Massarelli Cats’ Cupboard Endowment will support generations of Bobcats.

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Class of 2025

OHIO Southern graduate prepares for career shaping young learners

Early childhood education graduate prepares for a local teaching career after hands-on experiences and strong mentorship at Ohio University Southern.

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Graduation 2025

Social work graduate prepares for career helping others

With a passion for helping others, social work graduate Macy Malone prepares to continue her education and build a career focused on supporting her community.

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Alumni Connections

Forever OHIO: A network beyond OHIO’s walls

Programs and initiatives have been a means to maintain the community of Bobcats all around the world. The OHIO Excursions Tour in England proves how powerful Forever OHIO is.

Larry Katz award
Alumni

Scripps College inducts Larry Katz, BSC ‘77, into the Ohio Communication Hall of Fame

Even though Larry Katz’s career was not one of a typical Scripps College of Communication graduate, the radio and television major never forgot what OHIO, Scripps College and WOUB meant to him.

Sam Debatin
Alumni

In tune with his calling: Art History grad finds harmony in piano tuning

Sam Debatin graduated from OHIO with a degree in art history, but rather than pursuing a career as museum curator, he has been working as a freelance piano tuner since his graduation in 2022.

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Alumni Success

Turning passion into planning

Four OHIO alumni are turning their passion for planning into impactful careers, using their education to drive sustainable, community-centered change across the country.

Scripps PRSSA to NY 2025
Alumni

Scripps PRSSA travels to the Big Apple to connect with alumni

Scripps PRSSA is busy planning a trip to Chicago for next school year after having the opportunity to connect with fellow bobcats in the Big Apple earlier this month.

McClure Day 2025
McClure School Day

Students, alumni and faculty participate in McClure School Day 2025

Each year on McClure School Day, students get the chance to learn about possible career paths and the state of the technology industry from Ohio University alumni and experts in the field.

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University Community

Keynote speaker brings regional roots, real-world advice to OHIO Southern graduation ceremony

Ohio University Southern graduate Stephan Harris returns as keynote speaker for the 2025 ceremony, sharing a message of persistence, community, and the power of asking questions and getting involved.

Jamie Carmichael, MPA ’03, Chief Program Officer at the Ohio Department of Aging
Career

How OHIO's MPA program generates career-building insights

Jamie Carmichael, MPA ’03, has risen through the ranks of state government to Chief Program Officer at the Ohio Department of Aging. Here’s her take on how OHIO's MPA program set her up for success.

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Student Success

Beating the odds, building a future

A mother, cancer survivor, and full-time worker, this graduate earned two degrees with a mission to improve the justice system—and she's not done yet.

Terry Moore
Alumni

Terry Moore presented with OHIO’s University College Alumnus of the Year Award

Terry Moore, a 1970 graduate in the Bachelor of General Studies program, was honored with University College's Outstanding Alumnus of the Year award.

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