Alumni and Friends

MDIA students get eye-opening tour of the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets media production facility

A group of students from the MDIA program recently had a “game-changing” experience during the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets (CBJ) Video Production Day on Friday, Feb. 23.

Taylor Russell is shown after receiving his award

Taylor Russell honored with Wagner Community Leadership Award for exemplary service to Zanesville

In recognition of his outstanding dedication to the Zanesville community, Taylor Russell has been selected as this year's recipient of the prestigious Wagner Community Leadership Award.

Peter King ’79 reflects on more than 40-year career and the future of sports journalism

It’s been a whirlwind few days for Peter King BSJ ‘79. The long-time NFL journalist and alum announced that he will retire after more than four decades as a professional sports journalist.

From the NFL to the NCAA, Live Sports Technical Director Teri Rozic ‘98 has paved the way for women at the network level

Teri Rozic’s life is a busy one, spent jumping from one major sporting event to the next, while breaking the glass ceiling for women in live network sports production.

NPR Correspondent Laurel Wamsley developed her love for public radio by listening to WOUB

Growing up in Athens, Laurel Wamsley has vivid memories of sitting in the back of her parents’ car listening to WOUB FM Radio.

Students and visiting artists find experience and enjoyment “working 9 to 5”

Adapted from the 1980 film and set to the music of Dolly Parton, Tantrum Theater’s production of “9 to 5 the Musical” tells the story of three working women seeking revenge on their misogynistic boss.

Portrait of Paul Miller taken in the 1940's

'I danced through college:' OHIO alumnus celebrates his 100th birthday

Paul Miller (BSJ ‘47) reflects on his OHIO experience in the 1940's and the journalism career he built.

Sarah Donaldson lands job at the Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau

When listening to the news breaks on WOUB radio, you’ve probably heard reports from Sarah Donaldson at the Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau.

Gary Clark stands in front of Glidden Hall, November 2022

Ohio University mourns the loss of alumnus and longest-running supporter, Gary Clark ’60

OHIO's longest-running donor, Gary Clark, BSCOM ’60, supported his alma mater for more than 60 years. Clark passed away in December 2023 in Anderson, Ind.

OHIO students are shown sitting together on the Appalachian Trail

Ohio University’s Place-Based Teaching and Learning Symposium invites proposals

Ohio University welcomes proposals for the third annual Place-Based Teaching and Learning Symposium, which will take place Friday, April 5, 2024, in Schoonover Center on the Athens Campus.

Thomas Garverick’s career changed course, but he was prepared thanks to OHIO and WOUB

Thomas Garverick came to OHIO with plans of working in sports broadcasting. However, COVID changed that, and Garverick says he wouldn’t have been prepared to follow a new path without WOUB.

Actor/Host/Producer Brian Unger lends his voice to WOUB

When you’ve watched WOUB TV or listened to WOUB radio lately, you may have heard a voice on promotions that you recognized.

OHIO Distinguished Professor of Playwriting Charles Smith’s “Free Man of Color” to be produced at Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium on Feb. 10

Taking place in the building that inspired the story, “Free Man of Color” will return to OHIO on Feb. 10, at 3 p.m. for a reading 20 years after the play’s initial development and performance.

Kelsi Steele’s career working for the PGA Tour started at OHIO and WOUB

Kelsi Steele knew from a very young age that she wanted to have a career that combined journalism with sports.

Los Angeles Executive Producer Suzanne Hargrove never imagined producing commercials for Nike and Adidas when she started at Ohio University and WOUB

Suzanne Hargrove has brought her career full circle after getting her start working at WOUB, when she thought she wanted a career in sports broadcasting.

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