Stories tagged with: Experiential Learning

Experiential learning launches careers and 'permission to embrace the unknown'

June 29, 2022 8 min

If you’re looking a slam-dunk data point on the power of experiential learning, check out the 2022 Pulitzer Prize results.

Sebastian Johnson studies Kant, Western philosophers on his way to law school

June 21, 2022 6 min

Ohio University alumnus Sebastian Johnson has his sights on a career in constitutional law.

Aviation student embraces summer coursework as he learns to fly

June 15, 2022 3 min

Since his time in high school in Omaha, Nebraska, Garrett Carbullido Negley has always embraced discipline as his key to his academic success.

Sir’Quora Carroll is shown as she was crowned Miss Ohio 2022.

Bobcat alumna seeks to inspire others as Miss Ohio 2022

June 14, 2022 6 min

After finding a creative outlet in Athens and having the opportunity to explore her modeling at Ohio University, alumna Sir’Quora Carroll now represents the state of Ohio as the 2022 Miss Ohio USA.

Students from the Journalism and Trauma class visit the site near Tri-State Airport near Huntington

Journalism students walk in paths of area traumatic events as part of class experience

June 10, 2022 3 min

A plane crash, a bridge collapse and campus shootings provided students in Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism class an opportunity to learn how to better cover traumatic events.

OHIO alumna Ashley Laber carries lessons learned at OHIO into her career

June 1, 2022 7 min

When Ashley Laber came to Ohio University, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to study, or what kind of career she wanted to pursue after college.

Diamond Brooks discovers passion for civil rights litigation at OHIO

May 20, 2022 4 min

Diamond Brooks grew up watching political commentators. She graduates from OHIO's Honors Tutorial College in spring 2022 with a resume full of academic credentials and leadership experiences.

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

May 18, 2022 3 min

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.

Computer science students are shown during one of their classes

Computer science students design and compete in Capture the Flag contest

May 9, 2022 3 min

Computer science students designed and participated in a Capture the Flag contest, which is a contest in which “flags” are hidden within programs or websites to be discovered by competitors.

Athens Middle School Drama Club inspires theater etiquette, confidence in students with support from Tantrum Theater and the College of Fine Arts

May 3, 2022 4 min

With a robust theater program at both the elementary and high school levels in the Athens City Schools, Rebecca VerNooy saw a gap in education at AMS and the need for youth arts education.

Former OHIO and WOUB student Doug Drew establishes fund to support professional development for current WOUB students

May 2, 2022 3 min

Former OHIO and WOUB student Doug Drew is paying his WOUB experience forward with a $125,000 gift commitment to establish an endowment and provide immediate-use funding to help current WOUB students.

WOUB and E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Student Silver Barker is one of the recipients of the 73 West State Street Award

April 29, 2022 3 min

Ohio University Sophomore and WOUB Student Silver Barker of Shaker Heights, Ohio feels like she is one step closer to reaching her dream thanks to another former WOUBer and generous alumnus.

A group of Ohio University students stand together on the Detroit Pistons' court

Ohio University students get a glimpse into the Detroit sports world thanks to two OHIO alumni

April 29, 2022 3 min

Students in Ohio University’s sports management fraternity, Sigma Alpha Sigma Mu, recently had the opportunity to travel to Detroit to network with OHIO alumni.

Republic Airways jet at the Gordon K. Bush Ohio University Airport

Republic Airways jet visits Ohio University

April 27, 2022 5 min

The Gordon K. Bush Ohio University Airport is home to a variety of small aircraft used to train students in aviation.

The Ohio University concrete canoe team tests its canoe in Lake Snowden.

OHIO hosts the ASCE Student Symposium