Alumni and Friends

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Alumnus continues his commitment to Southeast Ohio with COVID-19 fundraiser

April 29, 2020 7 min

When Zach Reizes, BA ’19, arrived at Ohio University in the fall of 2015, he immersed himself not only in the Athens Campus and community, but in the greater Southeast Ohio region.

Konneker Fund laying the ‘bricks’ in OHIO’s road to a reimagined general education program

April 27, 2020 6 min

For the past 40 years, Ohio University undergraduates – regardless of their major or location – have participated in a shared learning experience, completing general education requirements design...

Crane Hollow gift brings one-of-a-kind collection to Ohio University

April 23, 2020 4 min

Crane Hollow Inc. recently agreed to donate a unique biological collection to the Ohio University Museum Complex. The gift includes a $50,000 collection support fund, as well as a database.

Alumni turn on-demand business started in OHIO residence hall into multi-million-dollar enterprise

April 22, 2020 6 min

Before there was DoorDash or UberEats, there was DeliverThat, a business conceived on a cold walk to Ohio University’s Nelson Dining Hall, born in a dorm room in Adams Hall, and that has grown to...

OHIO ready to stand up and cheer for the Class of 2020 during first-ever virtual Senior Week

April 16, 2020 4 min

Ohio University’s Class of 2020 will be defined by its individual and collective achievements, remembered for its extraordinary resilience, and celebrated for its legacy.

2019 graduate enjoying the sweet sounds of success as a Hollywood sound editor

April 15, 2020 8 min

Christopher Pentecost, BSC ’19, spent countless hours as an undergraduate in Ohio University’s Schoonover Center 448, tucked away from the sounds of the outside world as he mastered the skill of...

OHIO community stepping up to support and send a little Bobcat love to students financially impacted by COVID-19

April 9, 2020 7 min

On March 11, the Ohio University Emergency Microgrant program received a request for financial assistance from a student who had lost their job – because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the first...

OHIO alumna sheds light on lack of broadband access in Southeast Ohio in photostory published in the Wall Street Journal

April 8, 2020 7 min

Liz Moughon, a recent OHIO alumna, was drawn to tell stories of the lack of broadband access as broadly as possible, yet she had no idea that one day her piece would appear in the Wall Street Journal.

OHIO’s Class of 1970 looks back on a school year unlike any other

April 8, 2020 25 min

Over the course of its 216-year history, Ohio University has faced many challenges – from town-gown friction and economic downturns to wars that gripped the nation and the world.

2020 Celebrate Women conference makes history, virtually connecting and empowering participants during COVID-19 pandemic

April 6, 2020 10 min

Ohio University Lancaster’s annual Celebrate Women conference is a day dedicated to honoring the past, present and future achievements of women.

Alumnus coordinating state’s plans to convert facilities into alternate medical care sites

April 6, 2020 9 min

Col. Andrew Stone, MS ’13, helped with disaster response in Louisiana following 2008’s Hurricane Gustav and in the Philippines in 2013 following that country’s deadliest typhoon on record.

Patton College alumnae use tech to connect with students during COVID-19 pandemic

April 1, 2020 6 min

Madison Elementary teachers haven't stopped teaching or impacting their students during the coronavirus pandemic. The Columbus-area school employs five Patton College of Education alumnae.

Bobcats Take Care campaign bringing OHIO family together while addressing student needs

March 25, 2020 4 min

Bobcats take care: These three simple words define the character and spirit of the Ohio University community.

Celebrate the Class of 2020 the OHIO way – with gifts from The Bobcat Store

March 24, 2020 3 min

The Bobcat Store, the official online store of the Ohio University Alumni Association, sells one-of-a-kind OHIO-themed merchandise designed to showcase school pride while connecting members of...

Bobcat Mentorship Network brings three generations of OHIO women together

March 24, 2020 6 min

Over the course of her career in human resources, Betsy McCann, BSC ’00, has set up mentorship programs for recent hires, but a new program at Ohio University gave this OHIO graduate a chance to ...

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