Notable Alumni | Tracy Watson Shares Math Happiness in Her Classroom
October 19, 2019 Theresa “Tracy” Watson acquired her love for teaching math in graduate school, but her husband, Corey Boby ’96 M.S., always wanted to be a teacher
Notable Alumni | Peter Kotses, from Athens Bicycle to Baileys Mountain Bike Trail
October 19, 2019 An avid cyclist, Peter Kotses saw opportunity in the Athens market and decided to open a bike shop. He opened Athens Bicycle, a retail and service shop, in 1998.
Notable Alumni | Bryttani Debro Helps Victims of Human Trafficking in Ohio
October 19, 2019 Bryttani Debro works with the Salvation Army of Central Ohio as the Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator, helping to provide supportive client centered services to men, women and children who have been
Notable Alumni | Jim Michnowicz Breaking Cultural Barriers Through Hispanic Linguistics
October 19, 2019 Dr. Jim Michnowicz is Professor of Hispanic linguistics at North Carolina State University. He received his Ph.D. in Hispanic Linguistics at Penn State University in 2006
Notable Alumni | Frank Lavelle, When Law Meets The Fearless Starlight Band
October 19, 2019 In more than 30 years practicing law in southeastern Ohio, Frank Lavelle has represented numerous villages, municipalities and regional water and sewer districts throughout Southern Ohio.
Notable Alumni | Timothy Coleman Tackles Health Issues from Allergies to Oncology
October 18, 2019 Timothy Coleman’s scientific expertise in the life sciences market combined with an innate business acumen has propelled him through many new product development efforts.
To serve & to heal
October 18, 2019 Dr. Frank Papay is heralded for performing America's first face transplant, but his practice is driven by mentor Rush Elliott's foundation of servant leadership.
Funny is good
October 17, 2019 Mark Shatz uses humor to build community in his classroom, thanks to mentor Mel Helitzer.
Notable Alumni | Samuel Chamberlain Is ‘Fanatic’ about Fresh Burgers and Fries
October 16, 2019 Samuel Chamberlain is Chief Operating Officer at Five Guys—where the hamburgers are still formed by hand and the fries are so fresh that bags of potatoes are often stacked beside the tables
Last word: Jana Houser
October 16, 2019 Assistant Professor of Geography Jana Houser joined the OHIO faculty in 2013. Houser researches severe weather and has been chasing extreme events like tornadoes for more than 15 years.
OHIO gifts share knowledge, wisdom, and love
October 15, 2019 Not many small Appalachian towns can attract such notable speakers as feminist activist Gloria Steinem or National Public Radio’s Ira Flatow. But two of Ohio University’s public lecture series have been bringing dozens of renowned figures like these to Athens for decades, enriching the relationship between OHIO and its surrounding communities through the open exchange of knowledge.
Ohio University names 2019 Presidential Research Scholars
October 8, 2019 Seven faculty members have been named 2019 Presidential Research Scholars for excellence in arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and physical sciences and engineering research.
Notable Alumni | Julia Applegate Leads Fight Against HIV While Serving Those in Need Graphic for College of Arts & Sciences Notable Alumni Award
October 7, 2019 Julia Applegate has a goal shared by more than 250 global, national, regional, state and local organizations—end the HIV epidemic in the United States by 2025.
Notable Alumni | Grace Eberly Works at the Intersection of Religion and Healthcare
October 7, 2019 Grace Eberly combined her love of world religions with an aptitude for biology. Now she’s in her final year as a medical student at OHIO’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Notable Alumni | Rob Dorans Pursues Passion for Living Wages, Affordable Housing
October 7, 2019 Rob Dorans is the Chief Legal Counsel at ACT Ohio, representing 134 affiliate unions and 14 regional building trades councils, and he was appointed in February 2019 to fill a term on the Columbus City