Profiles

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Summer Experiences

Little environmentalists

Green Project Camp fosters environmental awareness and hands-on learning for youth through immersive summer experiences led by Patton College students and faculty.

Dozer siblings: Gabrielle, Griffin and Evan.
Graduating family

The Dozers: OHIO’s graduating siblings

Gabrielle, Griffin and Evan Dozer graduated together in spring 2025, each following a unique path. They reflect on the support of OHIO’s community, the joy of learning side by side and the pride of celebrating as a family.

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Scripps alumnus

Revolutionizing reporting

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

Zanesville Nursing Eric Bell
Faculty Excellence

Eric Bell: Advancing nursing through education, leadership, compassion

Eric Bell, DNP, is celebrated during Nurse Appreciation Month for his leadership, teaching, and commitment to student success in OHIO Zanesville’s Nursing Department.

Katherine Jellison
Faculty newsmaker

Katherine Jellison leaves her own imprint on history at OHIO

This leading faculty newsmaker, an expert on presidential spouses, will retire after 32 years in the history department.

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Philosophy

The universe in a dewdrop: Discussing the meaning of life with Professor Emeritus Algis Mickunas

The Lithuanian-born Korean War veteran and philosopher shares his life journey and insights on mastery, truth and education.

Alejandro Orta, seated at the piano looking off to the side while sheets of music float behind him
The Arts

The keys to success: A pianist's journey from Venezuela to Athens

Senior Alejandro Orta reflects on the community, creativity and opportunity he has found during his time at OHIO.

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New Faces

Roll Out the Welcome Mat

Two of the University’s newest hires are partnering to lift OHIO’s national profile as a leading research institution.

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Faculty Profile

Last Word with Nukhet Sandal

Ohio University’s ACE Fellow reflects on her career path, teaching philosophy and what makes Athens special.

The Lion’s Historian: Africa’s Animal Past” features a close-up of a male lion’s face
OU Press

History, Re-examined

Exploring the shared past of humans and our animal brethren

Bobcats mascot through the ages
Bobcat Pride

100 Years of Bobcats

OHIO’s mascot celebrates a century of school spirit.

Roger Cooper sabbatical
Faculty

Roger Cooper’s fanatical sabbatical is over but the sharing of what he learned is just beginning

Roger Cooper is still struggling with the fact that his beloved Kansas City Chiefs lost Super Bowl LIX earlier this month, however, his Chiefs-themed sabbatical was still a success.

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OHIO Alumni

Christina Xenos conquers the Chopping Block

OHIO alumna takes home top prize on the Food Network's cooking competition show "Chopped."

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Alumni & Friends

Songs of Appalachia

Alumna’s work honoring place and memory earn her top honors once more.

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Alumni & Friends

Embracing the Bobcat Spirit: OUAA names Dell Robinson, BSPE ’88, Alumnus of the Year

Robinson to headline an evening of numerous awards, accolades during the Ohio University Alumni Association's annual Alumni Awards Ceremony on Sept. 27.

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