Stories tagged with: Alumni

OHIO awards Konneker Medal to alumnus Frank Papay

July 1, 2025 5 min

Internationally acclaimed surgeon and inventor Dr. Frank Papay has been named as the winner of the 2025 Konneker Medal for Commercialization and Entrepreneurship.

Alumni Success

OHIO graduate Jessica Short champions STEM education

July 1, 2025 5 min

Jessica Short first knew she wanted to teach as a middle school student, but she didn’t realize science would become her passion until her junior and senior years at Unioto High School.

audience members listen to speakers at the anniversary event at Jackie O's

OHIO Impact

Voinovich School celebrates 50 years of Environmental Studies with alumni, industry partners at Jackie O's on Fourth

July 1, 2025 3 min

More than 70 alumni, past and present faculty, and staff attended, enjoying an evening of networking and reconnecting with friends old and new.

Ceramics

Ohio University Ceramics Program fires nine kilns in historic event as part of Atmospheric Conference

June 24, 2025 4 min

As part of The Atmospheric Conference, the Ohio University School of Art + Design’s Ceramics Program recently accomplished an extraordinary feat: the simultaneous firing of nine atmospheric kilns.

OHIO Community

Ohio University mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus Donald M. Borchert

June 18, 2025 12 min

A Celebration of Life will be held for Emeritus Professor of Philosophy Dr. Donald M. Borchert at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, at the First Presbyterian Church of Athens.

Summer Solstice Music and Arts Festival flyer

OHIO Alumni

OHIO Southern alumni bring art, music, community spirit to Ironton’s riverfront

June 17, 2025 3 min

Ohio University Southern alumni are leading the 2025 Summer Solstice Festival in Ironton, featuring live music, art, vendors and family activities along the riverfront on Saturday, June 21.

Faculty Excellence

Allison Butler, Michelle Perdue return to alma mater to train tomorrow’s nurses

June 11, 2025 4 min

For Ohio University alumni Allison Butler and Michelle Perdue, joining the faculty at Ohio University Chillicothe is a full-circle moment.

Student Success

Breaking barriers: Kilburger Scholar’s story from OHIO Lancaster to doctoral research

June 10, 2025 6 min

When Greg Shaw first stepped onto the campus of Ohio University Lancaster in 2019, he couldn’t have imagined how far his academic path would take him.

Peyton Wellman holds a sign that says 'Official Bobcat

Student Success

From Bloom-Carroll to robotics: OHIO Lancaster student lands high tech job

June 5, 2025 5 min

For Peyton Wellman, a passion for hands-on engineering and a drive to enter the workforce quickly led him to Ohio University Lancaster’s Engineering Technology program.

Marty Conley speaks at the dedication ceremony outside of the Quinn Chapel AME Church

Community Engagement

Honoring the past, shaping the future: OHIO alumnus leads efforts to preserve Underground Railroad sites

June 5, 2025 5 min

Two Ironton sites were added to the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom as part of a regional initiative led by OHIO graduate Marty Conley to preserve local Underground Railroad history.

Scripps alumnus

Revolutionizing reporting

June 1, 2025 3 min

How one Scripps alumnus established a mobile newsroom in Alaska to combat news deserts.

A large group of golfers stand together on the golf course at the Lonsbury Memorial Scholarship Golf Classic

OHIO Events

Annual dinner, golf outing supports McClure School students

May 30, 2025 3 min

This is the 23rd year for the event, which was started in 2002 by Thomas Lonsbury, a passionate golfer who was a member of the McClure School advisory board.

The inaugural cohort of the Scripps Young Alumni Council, along with Erin Roberts (Scipps College director of student development) and Scott Titsworth (dean of Scripps College)

Alumni Groups

Scripps Young Alumni Council celebrates successful first year, opens application for new members

May 30, 2025 3 min

After a successful inaugural year, the returning Scripps Young Alumni Council members are looking ahead, and applications are now open for new members to join this dynamic group.

Charlie and Becky Kendall stand in front of RTV Building at Ohio University

Alumni Success

Experience on state-of-the-art equipment at WOUB helped launch successful business

May 29, 2025 5 min

Charlie Kendall ran a successful production company in Herndon, Virginia for nearly three decades and says Moon Bounce Media was successful because of the experience he gained at WOUB Public Media.

Robb Metry is shown outside of the WOUB building at Ohio University

Alumni Impact

OHIO graduate Robb Metry took what he learned at WOUB to help children with special needs

May 28, 2025 3 min

Robb Metry didn’t waste any time getting involved at WOUB once he arrived at Ohio University. He was an active volunteer at the station within a few weeks.

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