Stories tagged with: Alumni

James Yoker

James Yokers’ path to being part of the team that launched DIRECTV started at Ohio University and WOUB

June 14, 2023

When Jim Yokers came to Ohio University in the mid-1970s, the plan was to hone his skills as a disc jockey and make an impact as a larger-than-life voice on the radio.

Erin Laviola

Erin Laviola used the skills she gained at Ohio University and WOUB to start her own business

June 12, 2023

After following her journalism career to New York City as a producer for a major network, Erin Laviola ‘11 has taken her media knowledge and talents and started her own business.

Paul Buehler

Paul Buehler learned every production position he could at WOUB and had a long, versatile career

June 7, 2023

His mantel is filled with five regional Emmy awards for work done at TV stations across the country, but Paul Buehler says those awards wouldn’t be there without OHIO and WOUB.

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Scripps expertise: The booming esports industry

June 5, 2023

Ohio University opened its state-of-the-art 3,200 square foot esports facility in Scripps Hall in October 2022.

Jenn Bowie

Jenn Bowie named Associate Vice President of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, Executive Director of the Ohio University Alumni Association

June 1, 2023

Ohio University has named Jenn Bowie as the Associate Vice President of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving and Executive Director of the Ohio University Alumni Association.

Susy Cheston

Susy Cheston’s experience at Ohio University and WOUB helped inspire her passion for addressing international poverty issues

May 25, 2023

Susy Cheston is now the chief growth officer at an international non-profit called the Business Council for Peace, but as a young woman pursued a career in public media leadership.

Di Wang

Di Wang, chemical engineering Ph.D. graduate, leads in research and leadership

May 23, 2023

As a Ph.D. student, Di Wang published ten first-author journal papers with an average impact factor of 6.5, creating a lasting impact on the field of biocorrosion, corrosion affected by the presence or activity of microorganisms.

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Ohio University Southern honors 117 graduates

May 18, 2023

Ohio University Southern honored 117 graduates from the tri-state area at a Graduation Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, May 4.

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Commencement speaker shares advice to fuel the fire of advocacy with graduating medical students

May 18, 2023

During the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Commencement ceremony, speaker Tyree Winters, D.O., told the college’s 238 graduates to be advocates.

Bobbi Kasproski

Alumna Bobbi Kasproski fulfills lifelong dream to author children’s book

May 17, 2023

For OHIO alumna Bobbi Kasproski, retirement was an opportunity to fulfill a long-held dream of becoming a children’s book author.

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Emmy Award-winning Producer David Collins says his time at Ohio University and WOUB gave him the confidence to succeed

May 17, 2023

When David Collins ’89 was asked if he would like a WOUB stole to wear when he spoke at Ohio University’s undergraduate commencement on May 6, he couldn’t grab it and put it on fast enough.

Julie Winch

WOUB helped lead Julie Winch to become a lead copywriter at Deloitte

May 16, 2023

When Julie (Hartz) Winch came to Ohio University in 2005, she knew the value of hands-on experience and was ready to jump in with both feet at WOUB Public Media.

Mike DeWine and Mark Weinberg

OHIO honors Voinovich School Founding Dean Mark Weinberg at State Government Alumni Luncheon

May 11, 2023

Ohio University and the George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service honored Founding Dean Mark Weinberg for his outstanding service to OHIO and the state.

Ron Jantz

Former Cleveland Sports TV Anchor calls WOUB experience “irreplaceable”

May 9, 2023

When Ron Jantz was a child growing up in northeast Ohio, he knew three things; he loved sports, he wasn’t a great athlete, and he wanted a career that involved being around sports.

High School students Reya Singh and Leen Ciba are prosecutors in a mock trial in Walter Hall on Ohio University’s Athens Campus. | Photo by Ben Siegel

High school students invited to apply for free 2023 Summer Law and Trial Institute

May 9, 2023

High school students are invited to apply for the highly competitive Summer Law and Trial Institute offered this summer at Ohio University's Athens campus.

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