Alumni and Friends

Alumnus transforms Twitter feed into a chronicle of Scripps success

May 31, 2022 3 min

Ken Klein never lost touch with his alma mater. Klein has turned his sustaining connection to the University into a social media chronicle of Scripps achievement via Twitter and LinkedIn.

Strong community partnerships foundation for Voinovich School’s energy and environmental work

May 27, 2022 10 min

The Voinovich School continues play an important role in bettering the local environment and Ohio communities.

Donna Apidone finds her purpose as Morning Edition Host in California’s state capital

May 25, 2022 4 min

Sacramento’s Capital Public Radio Morning Edition Host Donna Apidone says she remembers the day clearly that she understood her career had a purpose.

Jack Marchbanks, Hugh Sherman, Alan Miller and Mark Weinberg

OHIO honors two distinguished alumni at State Government Alumni Luncheon

May 23, 2022 4 min

Ohio University and the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service honored two Ohio University alumni for outstanding service to the state during the annual State Government Alumni Luncheon.

Alumni News | Brody Richter, shaped by OHIO, launches law career in Wisconsin

May 23, 2022 7 min

Alumnus Brody Richter's adventure led him to Wisconsin for law school and then on to a law firm in Madison, where his star would rise quickly, success coming atop hard work.

Diamond Brooks discovers passion for civil rights litigation at OHIO

May 20, 2022 4 min

Diamond Brooks grew up watching political commentators. She graduates from OHIO's Honors Tutorial College in spring 2022 with a resume full of academic credentials and leadership experiences.

VisCom alumna Mia Barnes steps out from behind the camera and into directing a top music video

May 19, 2022 5 min

In the few short years since graduating from OHIO, VisCom alumna Mia Barnes has not only worked on but directed a top music video and more.

Former OHIO and WOUB Student Steve Kurrent retires after 32 years as a producer/director at WEWS in Cleveland

May 18, 2022 3 min

Steve Kurrent won 24 regional Emmy awards in his nearly 40-year career as a television director. He says without Ohio University and WOUB, none of it would have been possible.

Four OHIO alumni win Pulitzer Prizes for journalism

May 18, 2022 5 min

Four Ohio University alumni won Pulitzer Prizes for their coverage of major news, including three for their efforts to cover the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol building.

Arts Administration graduate Brianne Szymanski brings community dance focus to prestigious dance company Jacob’s Pillow

May 17, 2022 5 min

Brianne Syzmanski, soon to be MAA graduate, was recently hired as the Community Engagement Programs Manager for the noted dance organization Jacob’s Pillow.

Ohio University alumnus John Carey receives award for his dedication to Appalachian Ohio

May 12, 2022 4 min

Ohio University graduate and longtime advocate for Appalachian Ohio John Carey has been awarded the John Whisman “Vision” Award for his work making Appalachian Ohio a better place to live.

ESPN Technical Operations Manager Alex Norris learned how to “make TV” at OHIO and WOUB

May 4, 2022 3 min

When Alex Norris started at Ohio University in the fall of 2007, he knew he wanted to learn how to “make TV,” but he was unclear on exactly what role he wanted to have in the television industry.

COMS graduate’s early decision to attend OHIO leads to a thriving career in health communication

May 3, 2022 3 min

Growing up in Pickerington, Ohio, with a Bobcat graduate for a parent, Maddison Craig knew she wanted to attend Ohio University from a young age.

Former OHIO and WOUB student Doug Drew establishes fund to support professional development for current WOUB students

May 2, 2022 3 min

Former OHIO and WOUB student Doug Drew is paying his WOUB experience forward with a $125,000 gift commitment to establish an endowment and provide immediate-use funding to help current WOUB students.

WOUB and E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Student Silver Barker is one of the recipients of the 73 West State Street Award

April 29, 2022 3 min

Ohio University Sophomore and WOUB Student Silver Barker of Shaker Heights, Ohio feels like she is one step closer to reaching her dream thanks to another former WOUBer and generous alumnus.

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