Stories tagged with: Alumni

Alumnus Jon Snyder helped make patients' lives better through medical devices, therapies

December 21, 2022 When Jon Snyder was a communications major at OHIO, the closest he came to the field of health care was a marketing and communications internship with the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Alumna Kelly McCall veered into a research career fighting autoimmune and inflammatory diseases

December 21, 2022 Kelly McCall thought she was headed to dentistry school. But as graduation loomed, she changed her major to biological sciences and found herself on a very different health-care related path.

Ohio University Singers to be featured in New Year’s Eve concert “United in Song” airing on PBS

December 21, 2022 The Ohio University Singers, an auditioned, mixed choral ensemble in the School of Music, will join this year’s “United in Song” concert premiering on PBS Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. EST.

Alumna Amanda Epp helps patients get their medications, no matter where they live

December 21, 2022 Alumna Amanda Epp drove full speed into her career path her junior year at Ohio University, where a year-long internship sparked her entrepreneurial and compassionate spirit.

Ardent Ohio University supporter, arts education champion Violet Lenore Patton passes away

December 13, 2022 A dedicated supporter of Ohio University, Dr. Violet Lenore Patton ’38, 106, passed away peacefully at her home in La Jolla, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.

OHIO alumna's generosity transforms the lives of shelter dogs - and Bobcats, too

December 13, 2022 Tina Skestos is no stranger to blazing trails. She and her husband operate a dog veterinary and resource network unlike any other in the U.S.

College of Fine Arts and Center for Entrepreneurship announce panel topics, panelists and new pitch competition for OHIO ARTrepreneurship Summit

December 9, 2022 Twelve nationally known musicians, dancers, filmmakers, founders of arts collectives and studios, and arts advocates will appear at the OHIO ARTrepreneurship Summit: Where Art + Business Converge on Jan. 26,.

Global reach . . . return to teach

December 9, 2022 Honoring a Scripps tradition, 2014 Photojournalism graduate Maddie Meyer returned to campus: a former student as teacher.

Kevin Lanier gets graphic design position at NBC 4 in Columbus

December 7, 2022 Kevin Lanier ’22 hasn’t been out of college for very long, but already has a job as a graphic designer at NBC 4 in Columbus thanks to his experience at Ohio University and WOUB.

Multi-generation Bobcat family shares OHIO tradition through new Appalachian Scholarship

December 5, 2022 Ronald Lykins, MBA ’67, PHD ’71, is sharing his family’s Bobcat tradition with the OHIO community and Appalachia through a generous gift in honor of his late wife Ruth Wilson Lykins, BSHSS ’69.

From majoring in music production at OHIO, to working with top recording artist Jordin Sparks

December 2, 2022 Matt Dugan, a 2020 graduate, gained valuable experiences throughout his time at OHIO that prepared him for a career in the music industry in LA, working with top recording artists and his role models.

Ohio University Women’s Athletics receives historic gift from two-time alumna

December 1, 2022 Ohio University announced a landmark in women’s athletics: Alumna Jackie Reau, BSJ ’92, MSA ’12, has committed more than $2 million to enhance women’s athletics at OHIO.

Barb Harrison to retire after 31 years at OHIO

November 30, 2022 Barb Harrison, assistant director for community engagement and experiential learning, will retire in December after 31 years as a student affairs professional at Ohio University.

Fall Grad Spotlight: Cathy Morris

November 30, 2022 Cathy Morris, of Chesapeake, Ohio, is graduating from Ohio University with an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing, but she’s not stopping yet.

NYC TV Reporter Greg Mocker says he learned how to find a story at Ohio University and WOUB

November 18, 2022 As a reporter at WPIX 11 in New York City, Greg Mocker searches for unique stories that answer questions both he and the audience are curious about.