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Janelle Coleman, BSJ ’95, was appointed to the Ohio University Board of Trustees in May 2013. Seven years later, she was elected chair of the University’s governing board.

Remarkable career and year: Alumna shares keys to her success, offers advice to fellow Bobcats

February 4, 2021 8 min

2020 was a year none will forget, but for OHIO alumna Janelle Coleman, it will be remembered for reaching new heights in her career and one of the highest levels of service to her alma mater.

Senior Associate Dean Marsha Lewis retires from Voinovich School after decades long career

February 1, 2021 5 min

Marsha Lewis spent her last day as senior associate dean of Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs on December 31, 2020, ending 33 years working in the public sector.

Krzic uses Peace Corps experience to foster better understanding of Korea’s modern-day development

November 2, 2020 6 min

Gerry Krzic, director of the Ohio Program of Intensive English (OPIE), leads an organization that helps the American public better understand the development of modern-day Korea.

New Student Senate president challenges students to reach out, establish connections virtually

October 7, 2020 3 min

Ian Carter, newly-elected president of Student Senate, says it's challenging to meet people during the pandemic, but it is possible.

Bryce Lemaster, BSH ’19, is pictured outside of a building on Ohio University's Athens Campus.

COMCorps service lands alumna a full-time job serving on the frontlines of COVID-19 response

September 11, 2020 7 min

Bryce Lemaster’s COMCorps service put her on the frontlines of Athens County’s COVID-19 response, reaffirmed her commitment to a career in community and public health, and landed her a job.

Sierra Smith is pictured on Ohio University's College Green.

Alumna’s journey from reserved freshman to ambitious professional in just four years

August 28, 2020 7 min

Sierra Smith graduated from Ohio University’s College of Business in May and is now a financial analyst for Dell Technologies, where she was offered a job before her senior year.

OHIO alumna working as a medical scribe on frontlines of COVID-19

June 22, 2020 6 min

There’s no question that the training and education Madison Shoff received at Ohio University prepared her to work as a medical scribe, and eventually, a physician assistant. However, she’s not sure i

Goldwater Scholar researches way to inhibit the ability of infectious bacteria to cause disease

June 8, 2020 4 min

Hailee Sorensen is a senior HTC student and Goldwater Scholar researching the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus (staph) and how it can cause a variety of different diseases in humans.

University mourns Vattel “Ted” Rose, Associate Professor Emeritus of African American Studies

June 3, 2020 4 min

The Ohio University community mourns the May 12 passing of Dr. Vattel “Ted” Rose, Associate Professor Emeritus of African American Studies.

Random act of kindness video goes viral for Chillicothe student

April 22, 2020 6 min

On March 23, A Wendy's crew member told manager Zach Meadows about a man at the drive-thru asking for food after the restaurant had closed. Meadows fed the hungry trucker and the rest is history.

Sexual assault survivor inspiring teen moms to pursue education

April 21, 2020 10 min

At 13, Kylie Duncan became a teen mom. Now she is defeating the odds.

Lisa Williams sews over 500 masks for PPE-needy healthcare workers

April 15, 2020 4 min

The Patton College of Education Associate Professor of Instruction Lisa Williams is sewing 576 masks—four gross—to donate to OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital in Athens.

An OUPD K9 officer and his dog stand in the Convocation Center

Paw Patrol

April 9, 2020 4 min

Chase squirrels? Check. Eat snow? Check. Detect explosives? Check. It’s all in a day’s work for Alex, one of Ohio University Police Department’s (OUPD) explosive detection canines.

Socially-distanced MFA student art galleries

March 31, 2020 5 min

University Communications and Marketing saw an opportunity to move some MFA students' galleries online via photography for the university and larger community to enjoy.

International Women's Day

March 8, 2020 8 min

Celebrating OHIO's women

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