Notable Alumni | Irving Berkowitz Dedicated to Human Rights and Dignity
October 20, 2019 Irving Berkowitz received the award in Palm Beach County for a lifetime of leadership, scholarship, advocacy and service fighting racism, antisemitism, hatred and discrimination
Notable Alumni | Aaron Schwarz Advancing Digital Platforms
October 19, 2019 Aaron Schwarz manages digital platforms for American Airlines as a Senior Analyst of New Product Development.
Notable Alumni | Eric Bikis Knows How Water Works—for the Future & in the Past
October 19, 2019 Eric Bikis started in petroleum but then gravitated into the water resources industry, even traveling the world to study how ancient people handled water. He has learned that water is the most valuabl
Notable Alumni | Peter Kotses, from Athens Bicycle to Baileys Mountain Bike Trail
October 19, 2019 An avid cyclist, Peter Kotses saw opportunity in the Athens market and decided to open a bike shop. He opened Athens Bicycle, a retail and service shop, in 1998.
Notable Alumni | Jon Wang Pioneers Research in Oncology and Gene Therapy
October 19, 2019 Dr. Xinzhong “Jon” Wang is an accomplished scientific leader with over 20 years of experience in oncology research and gene therapy in biopharmaceutical industry.
What’s been kept
October 19, 2019 Tucked away in Alden Library is the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections, where University Archivist Bill Kimok works to preserve and capture OHIO’s rich history through donated objects and the stories behind them. A look at select items from the archive follow.
Notable Alumni | Tracy Watson Shares Math Happiness in Her Classroom
October 19, 2019 Theresa “Tracy” Watson acquired her love for teaching math in graduate school, but her husband, Corey Boby ’96 M.S., always wanted to be a teacher
Notable Alumni | Kate McGarvey Gets 150,000 Restated into Medicaid, Fights Poverty
October 19, 2019 Kate McGarvey puts her law degree to work for others. A proud accomplishment was her work getting 150,000 people reinstated on Medicaid.
Notable Alumni | Bryttani Debro Helps Victims of Human Trafficking in Ohio
October 19, 2019 Bryttani Debro works with the Salvation Army of Central Ohio as the Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator, helping to provide supportive client centered services to men, women and children who have been
Prized profs
October 19, 2019 “Teaching, for the most part, is a mystery,” says Tim Vickers. He’s managed OHIO’s University Professor Award program for 21 years.
Notable Alumni | Frank Lavelle, When Law Meets The Fearless Starlight Band
October 19, 2019 In more than 30 years practicing law in southeastern Ohio, Frank Lavelle has represented numerous villages, municipalities and regional water and sewer districts throughout Southern Ohio.
Notable Alumni | Jim Michnowicz Breaking Cultural Barriers Through Hispanic Linguistics
October 19, 2019 Dr. Jim Michnowicz is Professor of Hispanic linguistics at North Carolina State University. He received his Ph.D. in Hispanic Linguistics at Penn State University in 2006
Southwest Airlines offers discount fares to University community
October 18, 2019 The University has entered into a discount agreement with Southwest Airlines for flights originating from the Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland airports.
To serve & to heal
October 18, 2019 Dr. Frank Papay is heralded for performing America's first face transplant, but his practice is driven by mentor Rush Elliott's foundation of servant leadership.
Biking in Athens: A guide to routes, groups and safety
October 18, 2019 Athens is a great city for bikers, no matter their experience level. Be aware of your surroundings, find where you are comfortable cycling and get on your bikes and ride!
