Stories tagged with: Alumni

Ken Slats learned his storytelling skills at WOUB and Ohio University

October 3, 2023 When Ken Slats started at Ohio University in 1987, he knew he wanted to pursue a career in media as a journalist telling the stories of his sports heroes.

Cultivating Excellence

October 2, 2023 Keith and Deborah Wandell’s generous $2.5 million contribution to leadership education at OHIO

A Healing Touch

October 2, 2023 Dr. Andrew Yuan’s pioneering spirit in physiatry

Communication skills learned at OHIO and WOUB helped Michael Massa start his legal career

October 1, 2023 For the past 30 years, Michael Massa has worked in the legal system as a court arbitrator and mediator. But law was not originally Massa’s career plan when he started at Ohio University in 1977.

Kari Saunier named associate provost for academic budget and planning, John Day announces retirement

September 29, 2023 Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Elizabeth Sayrs has named Kari Saunier as associate provost for academic budget and planning.

OHIO community invited to submit nominations for faculty awards

September 29, 2023 Ohio University students, faculty and alumni are invited to submit nominations for university awards recognizing excellence in teaching and learning.

OHIO Homecoming 2023 is almost here!

September 29, 2023 Come home for Homecoming Week, October 2-7, 2023! From the annual alumni awards event to the Yell Like Hell pep rally and Homecoming parade, the celebration offers opportunities to celebrate all things OHIO.

LGBT History Month Celebration Dinner to feature Alumni Speaker Chris Frederick

September 28, 2023 Free and open to the public, the Ohio University LGBT Center will host LGBTQIA+ History Month Kick-off Celebration Dinner in Walter Hall Rotunda and via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, Oct. 5.

The confidence to work in Homeland Security program and grant management came from Ohio University and WOUB

September 26, 2023 Growing up in Maryland just outside of Washington, D.C., Michael Goldfarb listened to sports talk radio with his dad a lot.

Broadcast alum named Teacher of the Year, his students have won 79 Emmy Awards

September 25, 2023 Scripps alum Mark Lowrie (BSC ’89) was recently named Ohio Teacher of the Year. After working 12 years in television news, Lowrie switched to teaching broadcast journalism to high school students.

Wrongful Conviction Day features discussion about 'Impossible Choices: Innocent People and Dark Plea Deals' on Oct. 3

September 21, 2023 The Center for Law, Justice and Culture commemorates Wrongful Conviction Day featuring a discussion about “Impossible Choices:  Innocent People and Dark Plea Deals" on Oct. 3.

New film highlights Athens-to-Hollywood connection

September 20, 2023 Only one year after graduating, Noah Turner worked on a video project for Netflix featuring British acting icon John Boyega, best known for playing Finn in the newest “Star Wars” trilogy.

National media outlets rely on VisCom alums to photograph Ohio news for global audience

September 19, 2023 The New York Times and other leading media outlets hire award-winning photographers trained at OHIO's School of Visual Communication to cover Ohio and nearby news for a vast global audience.

Campus Beauty Image 6

San Diego sports media legend Lee “Hacksaw” Hamilton cut his teeth calling high school football games in southeast Ohio

September 19, 2023 Lee “Hacksaw” Hamilton’s sports media career has been one that most 12-year-olds dream about.

Macey Power finds her purpose in helping others find theirs

September 18, 2023 Growing up in the small town of Mount Sterling, Ohio, Macey Power always dreamed of attending Ohio University.