Student artist t-shirt designs now available through Bobcat Depot

Fall leaves are on the brick pathway in front of Cutler Hall and other buildings on the College Green

Ben Wirtz Siegel

The Ohio University experience – in the classroom and beyond – inspired the artwork of three student t-shirt design competition winners. The winning designs celebrate everything that makes an OHIO education special.

The 2025 Student Design Competition t-shirt designs mark the third season of partnership between Ohio University’s School of Art + Design and the Ohio University Alumni Association, and the first with a new retail partner: the Bobcat Depot.

A jury of faculty, Advancement staff, students and alumni made final selections from student design submissions, awarding three scholarships to winners.

Artists in Professor JP Rhea’s graphic design course, Ella Chandler, Jalynn Eberts and Jordyn Roderick, won this year’s competition (conducted during Spring Semester 2025), along with $1,000 scholarships to continue their studies.

A shirt by Student Designer Ella Chandler with the words Athens Ohio Postal Service and images of stamps with wild animals on the stamps

Ella Chandler, senior graphic design major

Chandler's design features the local flora and fauna – from squirrels and bobcats to mushrooms and cherry blossoms – as special “Athens Ohio Postal Service” stamps.

“I am honored to have my design selected,” she said. “My favorite thing about Athens is the wildlife, so I wanted to highlight that.”

You can find more information and order the shirt here.

The shirt by Student Designer Jalynn Eberts, with a lamp, a path and the words A Walk You'll Never Forget - Ohio University

Jalynn Eberts, senior graphic design major

The design by Eberts celebrates walks along the river on the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway and highlights OHIO’s iconic lamppost.

“I've always enjoyed walking along this path during my time at Ohio University, and I wanted to create a design to capture that,” she said. “I enjoyed this project and am honored to have one of my designs showcased for the alumni and future Bobcats to enjoy.”

You can find more information and order the shirt here.

The shirt by Student Designer Jordyn Roderick, with the letters OU on the front of the shirt

Jordyn Roderick, senior graphic design major

Roderick’s design features a bold block “OU” type treatment and imagery of Peden Stadium, Bird Arena and the Convocation Center, celebrating Bobcat sporting events.

“I’m honored to have one of my designs selected, and I truly appreciate the kind feedback from the jury,” she said.

You can find more information and order the shirt here.

Alumni and students may purchase the shirts for $22.99 each on the Bobcat Depot website.

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