Stories tagged with: WOUB Public Media

Chloe Gee’s career is “going bananas”

April 23, 2024 When Chloe Gee, a journalism news and information major, graduated from Ohio University, her goal was to one day work in media for a professional sports team.

Romance author learned to take chances, try new things at Ohio University, WOUB

April 18, 2024 Dana Sulonen was a broadcast journalism major and graduated from Ohio University in 2003

Ohio University and WOUB opened the door for Jack Briggs to have his dream sports broadcasting career

April 11, 2024 Jack Briggs’ LinkedIn profile lists his current employer as “Briggs World,” a funny play on the fact that he has been retired and doing his own thing since 2017. 

MDIA Associate Professor Brian Plow partners with WOUB Public Media on high school documentary film project

April 8, 2024 In his 11 years at the Scripps College of Communication, Brian Plow has become known for his ability to inspire undergraduate students in the areas of documentary film and narrative production.

After 40 years on the air, Jack Caudill reflects on how his time at OHIO and WOUB shaped his career

April 2, 2024 Former WOUB Student Jack Caudill has a day named after him in Rapid City, South Dakota. That’s because in December 2023, the KOTA/KEVN news anchor celebrated 40 years on the air in that community.

Alumni are covering the Madness

March 29, 2024 As a television sideline reporter for CBS during the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, Allie LaForce (H.T.C. ’11) is covering the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games in the Los Angeles region.

Scripps College inducts Paula Shugart into the Ohio Communication Hall of Fame

March 25, 2024 In her 23 years as president of the Miss Universe Organization, Paula Shugart (B.S.C., ’81) used her voice to advocate for herself, her contestants, and all women.

Scripps College students travel to CMA Convention and get media credentials to cover the Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament

March 20, 2024 Seventeen students went to the College Media Association Convention last week and four of them also took advantage of timing and opportunity to cover the Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament.

OHIO Southern hosts screening of Trailblazing Women in Ohio Politics

March 19, 2024 OHIO Southern is celebrating Women’s History Month with a screening of WOUB's Trailblazing Women in Ohio Politics followed by panel discussion with local leaders.

Jaime Baker breaks down barriers to become a “Woman of Impact”

March 19, 2024 When Jaime Baker came to Athens from the Pittsburgh area in 2005, she had her sights set on a career as a sports broadcast journalist.

New WBNS president and general manager is “beyond grateful” for his experience at Ohio University and WOUB

March 12, 2024 Rick Rogala’s career has come full circle. The Chicago native was recently named president and general manager of WBNS 10TV in Columbus.

New fund honoring Director and General Manager Emerita Dr. Carolyn Bailey Lewis will support student leaders at WOUB

March 1, 2024 The DR. CAROLYN BAILEY LEWIS LEADERSHIP AWARD AT WOUB PUBLIC MEDIA will be given out for the first time this spring.

From the NFL to the NCAA, Live Sports Technical Director Teri Rozic ‘98 has paved the way for women at the network level

February 28, 2024 Teri Rozic’s life is a busy one, spent jumping from one major sporting event to the next, while breaking the glass ceiling for women in live network sports production.

NPR Correspondent Laurel Wamsley developed her love for public radio by listening to WOUB

February 27, 2024 Growing up in Athens, Laurel Wamsley has vivid memories of sitting in the back of her parents’ car listening to WOUB FM Radio.

Sarah Donaldson lands job at the Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau

February 21, 2024 When listening to the news breaks on WOUB radio, you’ve probably heard reports from Sarah Donaldson at the Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau.