Stories tagged with: Alumni

Ohio University Chillicothe invites alumni to celebrate 30 years of nursing education

August 19, 2025 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe will host a special alumni gathering on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. to celebrate 30 years of excellence in nursing education.

Forever OHIO

Kalinowski named assistant director of financial aid advising for OHIO Eastern, Zanesville

August 19, 2025 3 min

In her new role, OHIO graduate Wendy Kalinowski will serve as a key resource for students and families navigating the financial aid process.

Participants in the Summer Law and Trial institute are shown in a courtroom with Jennifer Brunner

Inspiring students

Summer Law and Trial Institute expands pathways to legal careers for Ohio high school students

August 13, 2025 5 min

This year's participants explored many facets of the legal system, developed courtroom skills and discovered new pathways toward careers in law, justice and public service.

Awards

OHIO students, faculty and alumni to participate in cultural exchange after being selected for prestigious awards

August 6, 2025 8 min

Fourteen members of the Ohio University community have been awarded prestigious fellowships through programs like Fulbright, CLS, and Princeton in Asia, supporting international education and cultural exchange. These awards enable recipients to pursue research, teaching, and diplomatic engagement abroad.

Giving

New fund breaks down barriers for strategic communication students

August 6, 2025 5 min

Alumni come together to establish the Scripps PRSSA Support Fund to help students engage in experiential learning, networking and other real-world opportunities.

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Forever OHIO

From student to steward: OHIO Eastern alumna leads Underground Railroad Museum into new era

August 6, 2025 4 min

Kristina Estle’s journey to becoming museum director of the Underground Railroad Museum in Belmont County began with an unexpected return to college at Ohio University Eastern.

Alumni Impact

Ohio University Chillicothe alumna Brittany Rinehart finds purpose in advocacy, education

August 6, 2025 3 min

For Brittany Rinehart, helping others isn’t just a career, it’s a calling. Rinehart earned her Associate of Applied Science in Human Services Technology with a mission to make a difference.

Jeanette Grasselli Brown stands at a podium during a Frontiers in Science lecture

Alumni

OHIO community mourns the passing of alumna and supporter Jenny Grasselli Brown

August 1, 2025 4 min

Prolific scientist and Ohio University supporter Jeanette (Gescy) Grasselli Brown, BS '50, HDS '78, passed away in July. The OHIO community remembers her legacy.

Dr. Haley Duschinski walks among the crowd and leads a presentation

Workforce Development

Regional employers, educators meet to advance global workforce readiness in Ohio

July 30, 2025 5 min

Industry leaders and Ohio University partners explore how language, culture and global skills can power Ohio’s economic future.

Alumni Success

Joanna Denny puts OHIO Chillicothe social work degree to work serving her community

July 28, 2025 5 min

As a licensed social worker embedded with the Chillicothe Police Department, Ohio University Chillicothe alumna Joanna Denny is never far from her police-issued radio.

Alumni

Jessica Rutkowski returns to OHIO as Regional Recruitment Manager at Lancaster campus

July 22, 2025 3 min

Jessica Rutkowski has been named the Regional Recruitment Manager at OHIO Lancaster, bringing with her a decade of experience in student engagement, leadership development and strategic communication.

Supporting Students

David Morkeh brings global perspective, student focus to OHIO Lancaster

July 22, 2025 3 min

With a proven commitment to student development and success, David Morkeh is bringing his talents and passion to Ohio University Lancaster as the new Success Advisor.

Faculty Excellence

OHIO nursing graduate to serve as lab coordinator at OHIO Chillicothe

July 21, 2025 2 min

Michelle Taylor, a two-time OHIO graduate, has joined Ohio University Chillicothe as an assistant professor of instruction and will serve as the lab coordinator for OHIO Chillicothe’s nursing program.