Alumni and Friends

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Advancing OHIO

Ohio University Board of Trustees approves naming of David N. Keck Center for Applied Mathematics

April 17, 2026 3 min

Designed to strengthen Ohio University’s leadership in applied mathematics, the Keck Center will support student success, faculty excellence and innovative research through an integrated framework that includes increased support for undergraduate and graduate students, endowed faculty positions, interdisciplinary collaboration and discretionary funding for emerging initiatives.
Bruce and Janie Burtch
Honors Tutorial College

Ohio University to rename 35 Park Place to The Burtch House in honor of longtime supporters

April 17, 2026 3 min

Ohio University will rename 35 Park Place to The Burtch House in recognition of Bruce (BGS ’72) and Janie Burtch, longtime supporters of the University and the Honors Tutorial College.

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Music careers

From tour bus to tiny desk: How this Bobcat is making music a career

April 14, 2026 2 min

In this standalone episode of our Ask the Experts podcast, we speak to an OHIO alumnus and musician about building a creative network, touring with CAAMP and playing behind the Tiny Desk.
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Forever OHIO

One Day. One OHIO.

April 9, 2026 3 min

More than 3,000 Bobcat alumni and friends helped raise over $1.1 million to support students during OHIO Giving Day 2026.
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Giving Day

One Day, One OHIO: Celebrate OHIO Giving Day 2026 on April 8 and donate to move OHIO forward

April 1, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s seventh annual Giving Day will take place April 8, 2026, engaging alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University to take part in giving to causes they feel most passionate about supporting.
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Homecoming

Ohio University to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 5-10

March 24, 2026 2 min

Homecoming Week 2026 will culminate Oct. 10 with OHIO’s annual Homecoming parade, football game against Central Michigan
Robin Smith documentaries
Athena Cinema

The Athena Cinema to host Ohio Goes to the Movies event with special guest Robin Smith

March 24, 2026 3 min

On March 29, the Athena Cinema will celebrate Ohio Goes to the Movies with a special event screening of two documentaries by OHIO alumna Robin Smith entitled “He’s Only Missing” and “Letting Go.”

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Alumni

How Tommy Boone turned persistence into a career at Universal Music Group

March 3, 2026 2 min

Tommy Boone blends creativity with analytics through leading teams in royalties, copyright and automation, while proving that persistence and adaptability can turn any path into a music industry success.
John J. Koncelik, D.O. (’82)
Commencement

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine announces 2026 commencement speaker: John J. Koncelik, D.O. (’82)

March 2, 2026 3 min

John J. Koncelik, D.O. (’82), a highly accomplished physician leader, will deliver the keynote address at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s 2026 commencement ceremony.
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Alumni Success

Alumnus Pavel Butorin to receive honor in fight for press freedom

February 24, 2026 3 min

Scripps alumnus Pavel Butorin and his wife, journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, will be honored with the James W. Foley Foundation’s World Press Freedom Award for their work and advocacy.
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Alumni

From campus radio to iHeartMedia: Jon Zellner’s full-circle moment in the industry

February 19, 2026 3 min

As a Bobcat, Jon Zellner set a goal to work at all seven campus radio stations. He did that and more. His journey to president of iHeartMedia shows how passion, persistence and connection can lead to the top of the audio industry.
Nicole Powers
Student Success

As one football season ends, OHIO grad student Nicole Powers is already preparing for the next

February 13, 2026 8 min

As one season ends, Ohio University graduate student Nicole Powers is already preparing for the next, building on experiences at West Point and the Army-Navy game before heading to an NFL internship with the Washington Commanders.
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Alumni

Bobcats helping Bobcats: Alumni stories of growth, creativity and connection

February 11, 2026 4 min

Eight OHIO alumni working across the music industry share their career journeys and advice for students in video interviews from the 2025 Music Industry Summit.
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Ohio Athletics

Dustin Kilgour Named Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs

February 9, 2026 3 min

Ohio Athletics has hired Dustin Kilgour, a fundraising professional with more than two decades of experience leading teams and uniting people across organizations, as its Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs.
Richard Stevens talks to students on Ohio University's Athens campus
OHIO Alumni

Paying it forward from a paper-route past: How Richard Stevens supports the next generation of journalists

February 4, 2026 4 min

Richard Stevens’ career in journalism began with a Cleveland paper route and led to a degree from Ohio University. Now, through the Richard J. Stevens Scholarship in Journalism, he is giving back. The scholarship helps students gain the time and financial stability needed for hands-on reporting, student media, and experiential learning that prepare them for careers in journalism.
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