Stories tagged with: Alumni

The foundation of Mark O’Brien’s radio sales career is Ohio University and WOUB

March 22, 2023 2 min

When Mark O’Brien graduated from high school, he thought he wanted to be a radio broadcaster, and knew Ohio University was the place that could put him on that path.

Fifth annual Ohio University Music Industry Summit announces keynotes with major artists and industry leaders like Talib Kweli and mxmtoon

March 21, 2023 5 min

Ohio University’s fifth annual Music Industry Summit returns on Wednesday, April 5, and Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Athens, Ohio, with both in-person and virtual attendance options.

Dan Lannon is leading technology and innovation at Disney/ESPN

March 20, 2023 4 min

As manager of Production Operations at ESPN, Dan Lannon ’10 recently led his team to a first during a live sports production, but it’s one you likely didn’t notice watching at home.

Carrie Oeding's new book wins Akron Poetry Prize, evokes 'the strangeness of presence in motherhood'

March 19, 2023 9 min

Alumna Carrie Oeding won the Akron Poetry Prize for her new book of poetry, If I Could Give You a Line, a collection of poetry that explores motherhood and visual art, confidence, and uncertainty.

Race in the Crucible of War book cover with photo of Black soldiers in Vietnam

Alumnus Gerald Goodwin's book examines African American experiences during Vietnam War

March 16, 2023 6 min

Alumnus Gerald Goodwin's new book "Race in the Crucible of War" examines African American experiences with racial issues during the Vietnam War.

The sun rises behind a lush green hill and tree, with the Scripps Hall in the background

Women Who Tell Our Stories: Celebrating Women’s History Month

March 15, 2023 1 min

Scripps College of Communication alumnae will be highlighted throughout the month of March for Women's History Month, as this year's theme is "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories."

OHIO alum at major creative firm encourages students to utilize Bobcat connections

March 15, 2023 5 min

Madison Sury, BSJ ’19, MBA ’20, moved across the country after graduation. Now, she's working as a media and comms planner at Wieden + Kennedy, focusing on the Nike brand.

James Bohland at the America in the World Consortium Young Scholars Conference

History graduate students present at America in the World Consortium organized by OHIO alumnus

March 15, 2023 2 min

History doctoral candidates James Bohland and Cameron Dunbar presented their research at the America in the World Consortium Young Scholars Conference organized by recent OHIO graduate Kyle Balzer.

Former Ohio University and WOUB student becomes an author after spending nearly two decades as a judge

March 9, 2023 4 min

When Jane Bond graduated from Ohio University in 1968, she wanted to become a writer. Well, after a large detour, it finally happened when Bond released her first book earlier this year.

For local Ohio University graduate, the music called him home

March 9, 2023 3 min

Devin Blair, a 2022 Ohio University graduate, gained valuable experiences throughout his time at OHIO that prepared him for a career in music education.

Global spotlight for virtual reality tools created at Ohio University

March 8, 2023 4 min

As America focuses on police training, Ohio University developed headset immersion tools that teach law enforcement how to deal with people in tough situations.

Connections from Ohio University and WOUB helped throughout Lisa Martin’s production career

March 7, 2023 3 min

Lisa Martin calls herself a “late bloomer” when it comes to WOUB but says once she discovered the opportunities available at there during her junior year at Ohio University, she was hooked.

Ohio University’s Tyrone Carr set to retire on March 16, 2023, reception to be held March 29

March 4, 2023 3 min

Ohio University’s Division of University Advancement announces the retirement of the Alumni Association’s Tyrone (Ty) M. Carr.

Picture this: alumna lands commercial photographer job at Columbus Brewing Company

March 2, 2023 3 min

When Bre Severns graduated Ohio University in May 2022, she headed to Columbus . . . with her camera equipment.

Christine Bhat elected president of the American Counseling Association