Stories tagged with: WOUB

Skip Porter

Ohio University and WOUB experience changed career direction for Skip Porter

When Skip Porter first came to Ohio University in 1985, he thought he wanted to be a recording engineer.

Tammie Imel

Washington D.C. PR Professional credits Ohio University and WOUB experience for launching her career

When Tammie Imel came to Athens from Ada, Ohio in 2003, she knew she was attending one of the best journalism schools in the country at Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism.

Jennifer Lahmers

Fall Semester 2022 "WOUB Wednesday" Schedule

"Extra" TV Co-Host Jennifer Lahmers ’06 will kick off the Fall Semester 2022 "WOUB Wednesday" series on Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Rick Wager

Second time was a charm for Rick Wagar

Rick Wagar’s Ohio University story has a false start, then a restart, with an ending that contains a strong passion for television inspired by WOUB Public Media.

Steve Grisetti

Hands-on experience at Ohio University and WOUB helped Steve Grisetti launch his career in Hollywood

Steve Grisetti’s confidence to pursue his dreams in Hollywood is because of the knowledge and experience he gained at Ohio University and WOUB.

Terrence Theetge

Unexpected career in horse racing media has been like winning the Triple Crown for Terrence Theetge

Most of the time when students come to Ohio University to study sports broadcasting or media, they think their career will allow them to cover their favorite football, basketball and baseball teams.

Karen Deime

Karen Deime had to change her career path after college, but still uses what she learned at WOUB

When Karen Deime arrived on the Ohio University campus in 1990, she was a girl from Dayton, Ohio with big city dreams.

Sean Balewski

Journalism at Ohio University and WOUB led Sean Balewski to a career in law

Students don’t typically go to journalism school to become a lawyer. But, in a way, that’s exactly what Sean Balewski did.

Greg Koogler

Ohio University and WOUB launch lengthy radio career for Greg Koogler

When Greg Koogler came to Ohio University on a college visit in the early 1970s and found out about the opportunities available to students at WOUB Public Media, he was intimidated.

Allison Herman

Love of newsroom management started for Allison Herman at Ohio University and WOUB

When Allison Herman, BSJ ‘10 came to Ohio University in 2006, she knew she wanted to write news, so she thought she wanted to be a news reporter.

Joe Pagonakis

From production to on-air, for Joe Pagonakis it all started at Ohio University and WOUB

Joe Pagonakis ’81 is getting ready to celebrate 30 years as television reporter at the ABC affiliate, WEWS, in Cleveland, Ohio, but when he came to OHIO in 1977, being on air was not part of the plan.

Bruce Figler

OHIO and WOUB helped Bruce Figler find his passion

As the executive director of the Pleasantville Music Festival in New York City's northern suburbs, Bruce Figler is preparing for the first in-person concert series in three years.

Donna Apidone

Donna Apidone finds her purpose as Morning Edition Host in California’s state capital

Sacramento’s Capital Public Radio Morning Edition Host Donna Apidone says she remembers the day clearly that she understood her career had a purpose.

Steve Kurrent

Former OHIO and WOUB Student Steve Kurrent retires after 32 years as a producer/director at WEWS in Cleveland

Steve Kurrent won 24 regional Emmy awards in his nearly 40-year career as a television director. He says without Ohio University and WOUB, none of it would have been possible.

Alex Norris

ESPN Technical Operations Manager Alex Norris learned how to “make TV” at OHIO and WOUB

When Alex Norris started at Ohio University in the fall of 2007, he knew he wanted to learn how to “make TV,” but he was unclear on exactly what role he wanted to have in the television industry.

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