Alumni and Friends

Scripps journalism alumni return to the bricks for centennial symposium

April 20, 2023 3 min

Seventeen journalism alumni from the years were back on the bricks to share their professional journeys at the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Centennial Symposium on campus April 4-5.

One day, one million raised to support student success

April 20, 2023 3 min

Ohio University’s fourth annual Giving Day smashes donor and dollar records

An attendee follows along in the Inventors Dinner program.

Three alumni win Konneker Medal for Commercialization and Entrepreneurship

April 20, 2023 4 min

Three OHIO alumni, the core of the leadership team at Engineered Profiles, were awarded the Konneker Medal for Commercialization and Entrepreneurship at the university's Inventors Dinner.

Former Cincinnati TV Sports Anchor John Popovich conducts sports storytelling workshop with WOUB students

April 19, 2023 3 min

When John Popovich graduated from Ohio University in 1973 with a telecommunications degree, the media landscape for sports anchors and reporters was very different than it is today.

Alumna Leah Recht gives the keynote speech at the Ohio University Pre-Law Day.

Alumni talk with students about law school, access to justice and more at Pre-Law Day

April 13, 2023 5 min

Ohio University students got tips and encouragement about applying to law school and talked with alumni about their careers and timely topics drawn from the headlines at Pre-Law Day.

Betsy Kunstel helps students plan the academic journey that's just right for them

April 13, 2023 4 min

While the lure of living in Athens often inspires alumni to wish they could spend another year here, alumna Betsy Kunstel's job is to help students find their Goldilocks time at Ohio University.

A bear is shown hunting for salmon in a lake

In focus: Ohio University photojournalists win (more) awards

April 12, 2023 4 min

From Alaska’s Bering Sea to Ukraine, photojournalists trained at Ohio University are winning top recognition and upholding a long tradition of competitive excellence.

Alan Leventhal’s Hollywood production career started as a stage manager at Ohio University and WOUB

April 11, 2023 3 min

Alan Leventhal knew he wanted to work in television since he was in high school in Union Township, New Jersey.

Ohio University community to celebrate 150 years since first female graduate

April 11, 2023 1 min

In the 150 years to follow Margaret Boyd's graduation from OHIO, we continue to celebrate her groundbreaking accomplishments. Join us to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Boyd's graduation.

Computer science students design app to help children in foster care

April 7, 2023 4 min

Students Justin Garey, Liam Speakman, Kane Louderback and Alexander Nemecek worked with “Fostering My Journey,” a project that aims to support children in foster care, for their senior design project.

Ohio University Chillicothe celebrates Women of Distinction

April 6, 2023 4 min

As part of Women’s History Month, Ohio University Chillicothe celebrated women who contribute to Ohio University Chillicothe and the greater Chillicothe community at the annual Women of Distinction program.

Hailey Gifford found passion and power interning with ACLU of Ohio

April 6, 2023 4 min

Hailey Gifford wants to influence policy, and she recently found a home for that passion in an internship with the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio.

Alyssa Alcorn jumped into political work before deciding on law school

April 5, 2023 8 min

Alyssa Alcorn didn't go straight to law school after graduating from OHIO. Instead, she jumped into helping with a state political campaign and then went to work for a law firm in Columbus.

A woman places a stethoscope on a man's chest while she smiling.

Health is BIG HERE

April 4, 2023 1 min

Between having one of the largest nursing schools in the country and leading the state in training primary care physicians, Ohio University has become a national leader in preparing students for careers in health care.

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Celebrating a century of journalism education

April 4, 2023 2 min

A new book marks the 100th anniversary of Ohio University’s renowned E. W. Scripps School of Journalism.

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