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Dak Notestine trains Joe Burrow at Black Sheep Performance in Blue Ash, Ohio

Training Joe Burrow: OHIO alumnus Dak Notestine aids Bengals’ star QB

February 10, 2022 5 min

When Dak Notestine was considering where to attend college and play football, he didn’t know his choice to attend Ohio University would impact his life beyond his playing years.

Health and Wellness

OHIO survivor advocate offered virtual training for Korean sexual assault crisis center

February 5, 2022 5 min

Yejin Sohn, MSW, LSW, recently used her experiences at OHIO to help international survivors get support while navigating the challenges of social distancing protocols.

Ohio University remembers the legacy of Dean Emeritus T. Richard 'Dick' Robe

February 2, 2022 6 min

T. Richard “Dick” Robe, alumnus and dean of Ohio University’s Russ College of Engineering and Technology for 16 years, passed away on Jan. 7, 2022, in Peachtree City, Georgia.

“I play a big part of this team and I know that they need me to have good spirits all the time, so I try to stay as positive as I can.” Hooks embraces teammate Kaylee Bambule after a home win.

Happy and Humble: Cece Hooks shatters OHIO and MAC basketball scoring records

February 2, 2022 4 min

The fifth-year senior has already left her mark on the OHIO women's basketball team.

Representation Matters: Creating breakthroughs in engineering

January 4, 2022 5 min

For Ohio University alumna Paige Love, BSISE ’16, seeing women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) was a catalytic moment in her journey to becoming an engineer.

Liz Lattner stands outside the St. Vincent Charity Medical Center

Alumni News | Liz Lattner fights for her clients' legal and housing needs

December 14, 2021 6 min

When her clients need help, Ohio University alumna Liz Lattner goes into action, looking for solutions to their legal, health-related and housing needs.

OHIO Business professor Sergio Robles uses expertise to support Cleveland’s international community

December 10, 2021 7 min

Born in Cleveland, Sergio Robles spent much of his life growing up between the U.S. and Mexico, holding dual citizenship in both countries and finding great interest in this binational relationship.

Student turns his time in prison into a college education and a career

December 8, 2021 7 min

Ohio University student Brett Booker is turning his time in prison into a new career, and he’s not waiting until he gets out. He’s already published two books, with more on the way in 2022.

OHIO Eastern nursing director volunteers on annual medical missions to Mexico

November 29, 2021 3 min

Matthew Fox served on an annual medical mission team to Mexico coordinated through the West Ohio Methodist Conference and Manos Juntas Medical Clinic.

Navajo OHIO woman shares impact of shared history

November 16, 2021 4 min

Sarah Liese walks around OHIO’s campus with the word "hózhó" tattooed on her forearm, as a reminder to see beauty in all living things.

One OHIO man’s transgender journey

November 2, 2021 6 min

Akira Jakkson now sees his true gender and chosen name reflected on his government-issued ID, which is different than when he first stepped foot on Ohio University's campus in 2018.

Senior journalism major lands national leadership position in student organization

October 28, 2021 3 min

Senior journalism major Alyssa Gormley knows what she wants: to work in an advertising agency and do public relations, just like she did over the summer at the Marcus Thomas agency in Cleveland.

Music – the universal language brings Venezuelan pianist Alejandro Orta to study at OHIO

October 21, 2021 8 min

Coming to Athens, Ohio from Venezuela can be a major culture shock, but for Alejandro Orta, one thing remains the same everywhere – the 88 keys on a piano.

Isabella Santos spent nearly five of her seven years on Earth fighting against cancer and for those affected by rare pediatric cancers – a legacy her mother, Ohio University graduate Erin (Myers) Santos, has turned into her life’s purpose.

A powerhouse in the fight against pediatric cancer, alumna finds purpose in her daughter’s legacy

September 7, 2021 5 min

OHIO alumna Erin (Myers) Santos is continuing the work of her firstborn—a little girl who dreamed of a world without cancer and has changed the world for those affected by rare pediatric cancers.

Meet adviser Ben Parrot; He can sing your tune

August 4, 2021 4 min

You might find academic adviser Ben Parrot in Gordy Hall, but you also might find him living his best advice: Take advantage of things to do on campus.

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