Stories from 2020

Courtney Perrett

Finding a home 8,657 miles away from home

Born in a coastal city in eastern South Africa, Courtney Perrett, BSJ ’20, grew up in a close-knit family who taught her to care for the natural world, dream big and never give up on those dreams. They always encouraged her to fiercely pursue her goals, even if that meant moving to another continent at 19 years old.

Dancers stuck behind door

Cooped Up? Dance on!

Amid stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ohio University alumnae Leah Crosby, BFA ’15, and Danielle Doell, BFA ’14, channeled their creativity, passion and innovation to bring adventure and the arts to the Seattle community.

The Afyouni family poses outside the Convocation Center on graduation day for Nader, BBA ’19, and Amal, BA ’19.

Alumni family gives back to their home away from home

Ohio University graduate Manaf Afyouni and his children were inspired to create a scholarship in hopes that the recipients would have the same meaningful experiences that the family had in Athens.

alden archives

Time Machine: Homecoming

Homecoming at Ohio University can be traced at least as far back as November 1919 when the student-published Green and White newspaper noted that the University football team was preparing for a “Home Coming” game. The last game of the University’s 1919 season carried the alumni slogan “Beat Denison,” in reference to the team’s scheduled opponent.

MAC Fellows 2020-2021

Four OHIO faculty members chosen for MAC’s Academic Leadership Development Program

Four Ohio University faculty members have been selected as the 2020-2021 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Academic Leadership Development Program (ALDP) Fellows.

Athens Hills at Sunrise

Still more

“Here, we need only go ‘a short piece’ down the road in any direction, to find ourselves surrounded by natural beauty. Those times when all human nature fails us, it is earth that abides. Consider our words, we will guide you there.”

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It's Personal

Alumni Association creates team to help students and alumni define their own meaning of success

Chuck Stewart sitting in front of a wall of album covers he had taken

OHIO graduate, eminent photographer’s work featured in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s social justice exhibit

The photography of Ohio University graduate Chuck Stewart is on display for the first time ever at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in a new social justice exhibit

President Alden speaking with students

Remembering President Alden

When he was inaugurated as Ohio University’s 15th president on May 11, 1962, Vernon Roger Alden called for creating “a climate in which the best minds are stretched and in which superior students aspire to even greater accomplishment.”

Linda Trautman at the piano

Last word: Linda Trautman

Dr. Linda Trautman, associate professor of political science at the Ohio University Lancaster Campus, has served on the faculty at OHIO since 2005 and teaches courses offered across the OHIO system, including graduate classes in Athens. Her areas of expertise include state and national legislative politics, electoral participation and voting behavior, and urban governance and American public policy.

Various baby onesies on an outdoor clothes line.

Our Town Family

For generations, Ohio University has offered an opportunity to be part of a family—not just a campus family, which may be common with many colleges and universities, but a town family, which is rare. A real community with roots as strong as Ohio’s pawpaw or elm or birch trees.

Sorting through recycling

Zeroing in on zero waste

One evening in May 2019, the normally quiet Athens City Council chambers were overflowing with citizens. Some stood in the hallway while others packed a nearby bar to watch the proceedings on the government channel. What brought so many passionate community members out on a Tuesday night? The answer, in a word: trash. Or to put a finer point on it—waste, waste diversion, and related jobs.

Ken Stein and Post Staff in 1968

On the record

1969 ‘Posties’ reflect on their pathways to distinguished careers, the past, present and future of the news industry.

Ken Ehrlich

A star among the stars

Ken Ehrlich’s love of music inspired an enviable career in the music industry. Seated in the producer’s chair for myriad live and broadcast music events around the globe, his journey began in Chicago—where he produced television programs like the Marty Faye Show and created Soundstage—and quickly found its way to Los Angeles where, for 40 years, he’s been the master behind the Grammy Awards. The integrity, authenticity and unflappability he brought to working with musical artists is legend. The story of solid leadership and gracious guidance he offered musicians throughout his career follows.

Claudia González Vallejo

González Vallejo appointed program director at National Science Foundation

Dr. Claudia González Vallejo, professor of psychology, has been appointed to a program director position with the National Science Foundation’s Division of Social and Economic Sciences.

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