Alumni and Friends

David Collins commencement

Emmy Award-winning Producer David Collins says his time at Ohio University and WOUB gave him the confidence to succeed

When David Collins ’89 was asked if he would like a WOUB stole to wear when he spoke at Ohio University’s undergraduate commencement on May 6, he couldn’t grab it and put it on fast enough.

Julie Winch

WOUB helped lead Julie Winch to become a lead copywriter at Deloitte

When Julie (Hartz) Winch came to Ohio University in 2005, she knew the value of hands-on experience and was ready to jump in with both feet at WOUB Public Media.

Tshirt design competition 2023

OHIO graphic design students showcase their talent with exclusive T-shirt designs available at The Bobcat Store

A student-designed T-shirt collection is at The Bobcat Store, following the first-ever Ohio University Alumni Association Student Design Competition.

$ilverComm: Marketing Practices and Messages for the Age of Aging

Authors and influencers: Scripps professors 'wrote the book' (literally)

The Scripps College of Communication faculty is made up of a deep bench of authors and experts who share their knowledge beyond the classroom.

Ron Jantz

Former Cleveland Sports TV Anchor calls WOUB experience “irreplaceable”

When Ron Jantz was a child growing up in northeast Ohio, he knew three things; he loved sports, he wasn’t a great athlete, and he wanted a career that involved being around sports.

Ciara Crinion

OHIO alumna Ciara Crinion named head coach of US Under 15 Women’s Youth National Team

US Soccer has appointed Ohio University graduate Ciara Crinion as the new full-time head coach of the US Under 15 Women’s Youth National Team. 

Ohio Today spring issue available to OHIO employees online and at campus distribution points

The spring 2023 issue of Ohio Today, Ohio University’s alumni magazine, is out and available to OHIO faculty and staff online at ohiotoday.org.

Dr. Francine Childs, Ohio University Department of African American Studies professor, 1988. Courtesy of Ohio University Libraries
In Memoriam

University Community mourns Francine Childs, African American Studies Professor Emerita

The Ohio University community mourns the passing of Dr. Francine C. Childs, Professor Emerita of African American Studies, the first tenured Black professor at Ohio University.

Katie Berta

Creative writing graduate wins Hollis Summers Poetry Prize

The Ohio University Press is pleased to announce Katie Berta (Ph.D., ’17) as the latest winner of the press’ Hollis Summers Poetry Prize.

The four children of Frank and Geneva Dilley, from left to right: Dr. Jim Dilley, Dr. Frank Dilley Jr., Ann Dilley, Dr. Josiah Dilley
All in the Family

Ohio University and Dilley family unite to make higher education more accessible for West Virginia students

An Ohio University education will be more affordable for select students from West Virginia thanks to a new scholarship fund created by a family with multigenerational ties to OHIO. The Dilley Family Scholarship for West Virginia was established with funding from the Dilley family combined with The OHIO MatchTM funds to create a $1 million endowment.

Taylor Carnes

Taylor Carnes leverages OHIO degree as a network weaver and community builder

Taylor (Holschuh) Carnes had her sights set on college on the coast, but decided she didn’t want to be so far away from family. She chose to stay in her community and attend Ohio University Chillicothe.

George J. Kontogiannis

Alumnus shares OHIO tradition through new Ohio University Eastern scholarship

Ohio University Eastern students who plan to study on the Athens campus now have the opportunity to receive a $5,000 scholarship due to the generosity of alumnus George J. Kontogiannis. 

Laura Miller is shown with her family

Commencement Spotlight: Laura Miller

As a student in the MSSR program, Laura Miller explained, it was incredible to collaborate and get to know other like-minded individuals who care about climate change prevention and sustainability.

Evan Brown

Evan Brown’s career path was different than he expected but says WOUB still helped him achieve his dream

When Evan Brown came to Ohio University in 1976, his dream job looked a little different than how his career played out. But Brown says he is now living his dream thanks to Ohio University and WOUB.

Curtis Grad and Will Laterza

Soon after graduation, Scripps alumni cover national championship

Just months after graduating from the Scripps College of Communication, OHIO alumni were in Dallas covering a national championship.

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