Stories tagged with: Alumni

Russ College graduate Drake Purdum pursues dreams to work at NASA

November 17, 2022 Drake Purdum, BSEE '22, dreamed of one day working at NASA and through an internship at NASA Glenn Research Center, Purdum landed his dream job as an electronics engineer.

Former OHIO student athletes join forces to revamp football facilities

November 17, 2022 Former student athletes have come together in the past few years to fund a series of updates to the OHIO football facilities, and it's making a big impact on the program.

Talinn Phillips selected for State Department project, releases film project with alumna

November 17, 2022 Talinn Phillips was selected by the State Department for a prestigious English Language Specialist project and also just released a film project with alumna Rachael Ryerson.

Chemical engineering graduate becomes master distiller

November 17, 2022 Chemical engineering graduate Ian Stirsman is the master distiller for Ross & Squibb Distillery, the home of George Remus Bourbon and Rossville Union Rye Whiskey.

Shiyong Wu lab showcases student, alumna researchers at American Society for Photobiology meeting

November 16, 2022 Shiyong Wu took students to the American Society for Photobiology meeting this fall to showcase their research on ultraviolet exposure and basal cell skin cancer.

New Joe Berman Lecture Series on the “Future of Media” kicks-off Nov. 16

November 15, 2022 The Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University is launching a new lecture series this week aimed at examining the “Future of Media.”

Pre-law students visit four law schools in two days

November 15, 2022 The Ohio University chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity sent 24 students to visit law schools across the state on Oct. 21-22.

New College of Fine Arts Designer in Residence program selects its first designer

November 10, 2022 Swiss designer Nadine Bitterli was chosen from among more than 25 international design applicants to fill the inaugural Designer in Residence role.

Communication and Development Studies program celebrates 35 years

November 7, 2022 The Communication and Development Studies program is marking its 35th anniversary this fall with a two-day conference and celebration on Nov. 14-15 on Ohio University’s Athens campus.

Speech Team = Ohio University strong

November 7, 2022 OHIO's Speech and Debate team starts strong, mid-term elections highlight the reach and prominence of Scripps-trained professionals, experiential learning pays dividends, and alumni publish new books.

Larry Hayman named president of Midwestern Association for Pre-Law Advisors

November 3, 2022 Larry Hayman, Esq. is now the president of the Midwestern Association for Pre-Law Advisors (MAPLA).

Hiroshi Tsutsui created a global career by following his heart to OHIO

November 2, 2022 During his sophomore year of college, while a student at Chubu University in Japan, Hiroshi Tsutsui traveled from Los Angeles to the Panama Canal with nothing but his thoughts and a backpack.

Prepared to help others: Sandra Brown emerged from prison with multiple degrees and a mission

November 2, 2022 Sandra Brown believes in self-improvement and helping others to improve their own lives.

Elise Hammond says Ohio University and WOUB prepared her for breaking news position at CNN

November 2, 2022 When Elise Hammond moved to New York City in 2021 to be part of creating the new CNN streaming platform called CNN+, she knew she was taking a gamble.

Electrical engineering graduate awarded Women of Color STEM achievement award

November 1, 2022 Seana McNeal was awarded the Professional Achievement in Government award at the Women of Color STEM conference on Oct. 8, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan.