Alumni and Friends

Ian Stirsman pouring whiskey

Chemical engineering graduate becomes master distiller

Chemical engineering graduate Ian Stirsman is the master distiller for Ross & Squibb Distillery, the home of George Remus Bourbon and Rossville Union Rye Whiskey.

Drake Purdum at his desk

Russ College graduate Drake Purdum pursues dreams to work at NASA

Drake Purdum, BSEE '22, dreamed of one day working at NASA and through an internship at NASA Glenn Research Center, Purdum landed his dream job as an electronics engineer.

OHIO graduate Matt Geiger stands on Court Street in Athens, Ohio.

One degree, two majors, and three internships later: Geiger furthers education in Athens

Recent graduate Matt Geiger made the best of his time OHIO. His well-rounded experiences during his undergraduate career will help shape wherever his future leads.

From left, Yuxi Zhou, Hailey Payne, Tina Athans, Evelyn Potter, Veronica Bahamondes, Dr. Shiyong Wu

Shiyong Wu lab showcases student, alumna researchers at American Society for Photobiology meeting

Shiyong Wu took students to the American Society for Photobiology meeting this fall to showcase their research on ultraviolet exposure and basal cell skin cancer.

Charles Alexander

Ohio University mourns the loss of electrical engineering leader

Charles “Chuck” Alexander, former Stocker visiting professor, passed away on Oct. 17, 2022. Alexander led a storied career in electrical engineering and academia, beginning his career at OHIO.

Elise Hammond

Elise Hammond says Ohio University and WOUB prepared her for breaking news position at CNN

When Elise Hammond moved to New York City in 2021 to be part of creating the new CNN streaming platform called CNN+, she knew she was taking a gamble.

Hiroshi Tsutsui

Hiroshi Tsutsui created a global career by following his heart to OHIO

During his sophomore year of college, while a student at Chubu University in Japan, Hiroshi Tsutsui traveled from Los Angeles to the Panama Canal with nothing but his thoughts and a backpack.

Seana McNeal

Electrical engineering graduate awarded Women of Color STEM achievement award

Seana McNeal was awarded the Professional Achievement in Government award at the Women of Color STEM conference on Oct. 8, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan.

Amy Meeks, portrait

Amy Meeks set to retire after more than 33 years at OHIO

The Ohio University community is invited to attend a retirement celebration for Amy Meeks, who retires on Nov. 30.

Leah Recht, portrait

Leah Recht establishes Social Justice Internship Fund

Alumna Leah Recht's law career took a right turn toward corporate law, but she's furthering her passions for social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion through her involvement with the CLJC.

Two students take a selfie photo together outdoors

College of Fine Arts graphic design grads experience the power of non-profits

Two School of Art + Design graduates spent the summer interning with Video/Action, learning video production while educating themselves on the Americans with Disabilities Act and its impact on communities.

Fran Kovac

A career in environmental law started with the ethical foundation learned at Ohio University and WOUB

Fran Kovac was the editor of her high school newspaper and took part in the High School Journalism Workshop at OHIO. That’s when she fell in love and knew where she wanted to go to college.

Nat Rosen WOUB

Nat Rosen calls the Ohio University and WOUB experience “unparalleled”

Nat Rosen, ’78, says it’s a long way from the Radio and Television Building at Ohio University to Madison Avenue in New York City, but he believes he was able to make it there because of WOUB.

David Prentice, portrait

Alumni News | David Prentice's book about Vietnam echoes questions about Afghanistan withdrawal

Historian David Prentice is making important contributions to the history of the Vietnam War and to the question how wars end.

2022 Homecoming

Relive the sights, sounds and spirit of Homecoming Week 2022

Homecoming Week 2022 provided the OHIO community both in-person and virtual opportunities to remember, rediscover and reconnect with each other and the place that will forever be home.

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