Alumni and Friends

How WOUB and internships launched one alumna’s career as a digital manager for a congressional committee

September 11, 2023 3 min

During one week in August, Scripps alumna Samantha Wiesneth was in Alaska learning about challenges facing the U.S. Coast Guard. Earlier that month, she documented the southern border in Arizona.

Behind-the-scenes of the NFL: OHIO alumnus leads award-winning Detroit Lions PR team

September 8, 2023 8 min

Eamonn Reynolds gained firsthand experience at Ohio University working as a student communications assistant for OHIO Athletics. Now, he leads the award-winning Detroit Lions public relations team.

Private support for Ohio University climbs again, topping $44 million in fiscal year 2023

September 7, 2023 4 min

In fiscal year 2023, the Ohio University Foundation received gifts and commitments from 15,667 alumni, friends, faculty, staff, students and parents – the largest number of donors in five years.

OHIO graduate may be executive producing a show called ‘Shrinking’ but his career is far from it

September 7, 2023 5 min

Randall Winston, who received a telecommunications degree from Ohio University in 1989, has worked as a producer, director and executive producer on several popular television programs.

Scripps alums gather at a Cincinnati Reds game

OHIO celebrates 'Scripps Day' in Cincinnati

September 7, 2023 7 min

Cincinnati -- home of E.W. Scripps Company -- proclaimed September 6 "Scripps Day" to honor 100 years of journalism instruction at Ohio University and the deep bench of alums from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism.

English Department kicks off fall public reading series on Sept. 6 with alumnus Prince Shakur

August 31, 2023 6 min

The Quarter After Eight literary journal builds on the success of its 2022-23 inaugural reading series with a diverse slate of four readings this fall by guest authors, among them several alumni.

Ron Dingle's lasting impact: honoring a leader in recreation education

August 30, 2023 5 min

The Ohio University community mourns the passing of Assistant Emeritus Professor of Education Ronald Dingle on July 1, 2023.

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Ohio University Women’s Club to host Fall Kickoff event

August 19, 2023 1 min

The Ohio University Women's Club will host its Annual Fall Kickoff on Sept. 12, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Friends of the Library room at Alden Library.

Dacia Posey Gierhart: empowering communities and pursuing passion

August 17, 2023 3 min

Armed with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Management from Ohio University Chillicothe, Dacia Gierhart has built a life that serves her family and her community.

Kayla Carpenter on the pink carpet at the Barbie premiere in a pink sparkling gown

Bobcat in a Barbie World

August 17, 2023 9 min

'Rooted in purpose': Scripps grad helps bring the Barbie brand to life

NFL cinematographer started his career as a high school football videographer at Ohio University and WOUB

August 15, 2023 5 min

Being on the sidelines of a professional football game as a cinematographer for NFL Films was something young Tyler Rosten thought he could only dream about.

Karolin, B.A. ’22, with her students at Wenchang Elementary in Taiwan.

What a year of teaching in Taiwan has looked like for an OHIO alumna and Fulbright scholar – and why she is staying for another

August 10, 2023 4 min

OHIO alumna and Fulbright scholar Alexis Karolin, B.A. ’22, has spent the past year growing personally and professionally while teaching elementary school students in Taipei, Taiwan.

Three people stand in a dark room with light illuminating their faces.

Global Nike Manager trusted his gut and OHIO experiences to excel as a strategic comms professional

August 10, 2023 5 min

Alumnus Jeffrey Billingslea, BA ’17, took advantage of the abundant student leadership opportunities at OHIO and he credits his learning experience as a contributor to his professional success.

An OHIO student works on a computer while sitting outside

OHIO Online Incentive Scholarship helps veterans, alumni and others afford college

August 10, 2023 3 min

The new OHIO Online Incentive Scholarship is creating new opportunities for individuals in the region and around the country to enroll in Ohio University’s online programs.

The east side of Gordy Hall, viewed from the new green heart of campus where the old Scott Quad used to be.

Chair’s Message: Linguistics and Gordy Hall open up to the new green heart of campus

August 8, 2023 6 min

The view from the linguistics office is as magnificent as ever, now overlooking the brand new Chemistry Building and the hills beyond.

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