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Sam Brandes sits on a step with a red door behind him.

School of Film student, Sam Brandes experiences how the arts impact health

September 1, 2022 4 min

Sam Brandes, a third-year film student in Ohio University College of Fine Arts’ School of Film, learned how his knowledge of filmmaking could help others express themselves.

OHIO junior combines passion for design and animal conservation with zoo internship

August 31, 2022 5 min

OHIO junior Emily Hanna spent the summer interning at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, where she designed graphics and took pictures for the zoo.

Longtime Research employee Arocho remembered for hard work, warm spirit

August 23, 2022 5 min

Colleagues remember Thea Arocho as the woman who could fix everything and for her relentless good cheer in the Research Division’s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs for the past few decades.

Experiential Learning

Rhude gains independence and confidence during study abroad in Spain

August 10, 2022 5 min

When Ohio University student Caroline Rhude heard of the opportunity to study abroad in Spain this summer, she jumped at the chance.

SXSW provides insight and connections into the industry for junior Amy Szmik

April 26, 2022 3 min

Amy Szmik, a junior strategic communication major from Brecksville, Ohio, gained confidence in her career field and connections during her 10-day SXSW experience.

Senior music production student Andrew DeGirolamo applies experiential learning opportunities like SXSW to personal and professional growth

April 25, 2022 3 min

Andrew DeGirolamo took lessons from the Ohio-in-LA program and used them to get the best personal and professional experience out of SXSW, building relationships with industry professionals.

SXSW opened student Anne Fink’s eyes to new career opportunities and passions

April 24, 2022 2 min

Anne Fink, a senior music production and recording industry major with a marketing minor from Polk, Ohio, found a new career interest during her 10-day SXSW experience.

ITS senior Kobasuk found an academic home — and got a job offer — with support from faculty

April 14, 2022 4 min

Since early in the fall semester, senior information telecommunications systems (ITS) major Katie Kobasuk has been feeling pretty relaxed.

CHSP senior creates community through new student organization

April 11, 2022 4 min

Madry's favorite OHIO memory, and her legacy, will forever be leading the creation of the Multicultural Student Nurses Association.

Jess North poses with a basketball in her hands by an Ohio University basketball sign

Student manager Jess North works behind the scenes to help Ohio Men’s Basketball

March 8, 2022 4 min

Student managers have the unique opportunity to gain experience in the sports industry while being an undergraduate student. Jess North is the longest tenured and only female student manager on staff.

CNBC Director David Jones says his career started at Ohio University and WOUB

March 8, 2022 3 min

CNBC Television Director David Jones says that being able to work as a paid employee at a PBS member television station while he was studying at Ohio University was crucial to launching his career.

Gabe Ross marches to the beat of his own broadcasting drum

March 8, 2022 3 min

Gabe Ross came to Ohio University to be a musician in the Ohio University Marching 110, but quickly discovered that he wanted to be a broadcaster.

Top Rank Boxing’s Alex Adeyanju appreciates diversity of experience he got at Ohio University and WOUB

March 1, 2022 3 min

Alex Adeyanju never imagined he would be where he is today but says he wouldn’t have gotten there without learning every facet of the media business while an Ohio University student working at WOUB.

Honors Tutorial College student Alexis Eberlein addresses human security issues relating to the environment

February 28, 2022 5 min

Alexis Eberlein credits the student leaders she interacted with on campus in her first semester for inspiring her to become involved in hands-on, impactful projects.

National Science Foundation post-doctoral fellow Chris Torres researches avian paleontology at OHIO

February 16, 2022 5 min

Chris Torres is researching avian paleontology at OHIO under Heritage College professor Patrick O’Connor as part of his National Science Foundation (NSF) post-doctoral fellowship.

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