Alumni and Friends

Notable Alumni | Timothy Coleman Tackles Health Issues from Allergies to Oncology

October 18, 2019 4 min

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.

Dr. Frank Papay with Melanie and Abby Harlan, CNP, at the Cleveland Clinic’s Richard E. Jacobs Health Center in Avon, Ohio.

To serve & to heal

October 18, 2019 7 min

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.

Kay-Anne Darlington, MA '10, PHD '15, portrait outside Jefferson Hall

In residence

October 18, 2019 1 min

As hundreds of students settled into Jeff Hall this fall, they discovered they’d be sharing the space with an unlikely resident—Kay-Anne Darlington, MA '10, PHD '15, a global health instructor and a member of OHIO’s Faculty-in-Residence program.

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OHIO celebrates Homecoming 2019: 1804 and So Much More

October 17, 2019 4 min

Ohio University alumni and the Bobcats following in their footsteps united for Homecoming 2019 – a week dedicated to reveling in their shared and unique experiences and celebrating all things OHIO....

Mark Shatz and his son, Ethan Shatz, a first year, take a swing with Rufus as he studies the finer points of psychology. Photo by Ellee Achten, BSJ ’14, MA ’17

Funny is good

October 17, 2019 3 min

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 3 min

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 4 min

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.

animated illustration of teal waves in motion toward a shore

Lacuna

October 16, 2019 14 min

College of Fine Arts faculty C. David Russell and Mateo Galvano premiered Lacuna, a multimedia art installation, in June at the Currents New Media Festival in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The work reveals myriad forms of contrasting relationships: stillness with movement; traditional with digital; silk with plaster.

Sugar Bush Foundation accepting letters of intent for 2020-21 funding

October 15, 2019 2 min

Online letters of intent for 2020-21 funding are being accepted now through 11:59 p.m. Nov. 30....

Ohio University Board of Trustees appoints Anna Harvey as new national trustee

October 15, 2019 2 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Anna Harvey to a three-year term as a national trustee during its Oct. 11 meeting.

2019 Alumni Awards Gala recognizes 13 outstanding graduates

October 15, 2019 14 min

In a week dedicated to Ohio University’s past, present and future, the community paused to celebrate the impact the University has had on a distinguished group of Bobcats and the impact they have....

Nancy Stevens with Patrick O'Connor on a dig

Still more

October 15, 2019 1 min

What can we learn from half of a fossilized rodent tooth?

OHIO’s Kennedy Lecture Series welcomed Julie Cohen, co-producer and director of the Oscar-nominated documentary, “RBG,” in September. Photo by Ellee Achten, BSJ ’14, MA ’17

OHIO gifts share knowledge, wisdom, and love

October 15, 2019 3 min

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.

Ken Klein named outstanding federal government alumnus

October 10, 2019 3 min

Klein was chosen for this year’s award for his extensive contributions to the public sector, his significant achievements in his profession, and his stellar service to Ohio University.

Former steelworker charts new beginning, earns OHIO degree after job loss

October 9, 2019 5 min

Marty Conley, BSAM ’19, still remembers how it felt to leave the AK Steel factory on his last day. Granted, it wasn’t the first time he had been laid off in his 20 years of factory work, but this...

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