Alumni and Friends

Rachel Hoops Linden
Alumni

Working at WOUB helped News Managing Editor Rachel Hoops Linden find her path

February 12, 2025 3 min

When Rachel Hoops Linden (BS ’12) came to Athens from Napoleon, Ohio, she wasn’t really sure what she wanted to do with her life.
ECT mentorship program
Alumni

Decade-long ECT Mentorship Program yields great results for students and alumni

February 12, 2025 4 min

As the retired vice president of infrastructure delivery at Nationwide Insurance, Jim Gay (BS ’73) knows the importance of networking and connections in the IT industry - literally and figuratively.
President Jimmy Carter - Photo by Ben Gray '93 Viscom at Ohio University
OHIO Alumni

Behind the lens: An OHIO graduate's rare and intimate look at Jimmy Carter's life, legacy and farewell

February 12, 2025 3 min

For nearly 25 years, Ohio University alumnus Ben Gray, BS '93, has photographed the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter—from public engagements to private moments in Plains, Georgia. When the former president was laid to rest, Gray was chosen as one of the Carter family’s official photographers, capturing the funeral from an intimate perspective. With exclusive access, this OHIO grad and accomplished photojournalist documented a moment of national remembrance, preserving Carter’s farewell for history. Here, he tells his story.
Collin Black
OHIO Alumni

OHIO alumnus lands finalist spot in Super Bowl fan favorite, Doritos ad creation contest

February 6, 2025 6 min

Collin Black, BSC '20, is game to take his directing and visual effects skills to a whole new level: a Super Bowl ad.
Recent Coms grads
Alumni

Recent Communication Studies graduates are finding a variety of job opportunities available to them

January 29, 2025 4 min

Many recent alumni are finding that a communication studies degree prepares them for a variety of careers. The major equips students with strong oral and written communication skills, among others.
Michael Lorentz
Alumni

Michael Lorentz developed his love of live TV at WOUB

January 28, 2025 3 min

Growing up in the small town of Circleville, Ohio, Michael Lorentz didn’t have much exposure to the world of radio and television broadcasting.
FRONTLINE documentary
WOUB

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and WOUB Public Media co-sponsor free screening of award-winning PBS FRONTLINE documentary

January 27, 2025 6 min

The Scripps School of Journalism and WOUB will co-sponsor a screening of the PBS FRONTLINE documentary, "Putin’s Attack on Ukraine: Documenting War Crimes," on Feb. 6, from at the Athena Cinema.
Cy Dodson
Alumni

Award-Winning independent filmmaker Cy Dodson discovered his creative passion in the Scripps College of Communication

January 22, 2025 4 min

Cy Dodson’s (BSC ’96) career as an independent filmmaker has garnered him much recognition, but the School of Media Arts and Studies audio production major wasn’t always pursuing a career in film.
WOUB Wednesdays 2025
WOUB

Spring Semester 2025 WOUB Wednesdays schedule released, virtual conversations begin on Feb. 5

January 21, 2025 3 min

WOUB is excited to announce that Former Miss Universe President Paula Shugart ’81 and Makeup Artist Becky Minger will kick off the WOUB Wednesdays virtual speaker series for spring semester 2025. 
group photo of nearly 40 people celebrating OHIO's Homecoming 2024, smiling and posing in front of a maroon curtain
Alumni & Friends

Malaysian alumni connect, celebrate across the globe

January 17, 2025 2 min

Events in 2024 and 2025 help alumni abroad connect to their alma mater
Travis Irvine
Alumni

Filmmaker, Journalist and Comedian found freedom to be himself at Ohio University and WOUB

January 14, 2025 4 min

When Travis Irvine looks back on his career, he remembers something his Ohio University commencement speaker, Brian Unger, BSC ‘87 said.
WOUB mindful media panel
Alumni

WOUB to host Mindful Media panel discussion

January 14, 2025 2 min

The world of media and journalism is fast-paced and exciting, but as young media professionals enter the industry it can be difficult to balance the stress that comes with first jobs and career changes.

Andrew Burkle
Alumni

Food photographer Andrew Burkle ’09 believes it’s important to give back to current students

December 18, 2024 3 min

When Andrew Burkle came to OHIO he was an undecided major who couldn’t see what was in his future. Now, thanks to the Visual Communication program, his vision is crystal clear.
Craig Reck
Alumni

Craig Reck started his media career with a regional Emmy® award thanks to WOUB

December 17, 2024 3 min

Craig Reck’s media career started with a regional Emmy® award in the program/host category while he was an Ohio University student working at WOUB.
OHIO students celebrate during their Fall 2024 commencement ceremony
Commencement

A moment to remember forever: Celebrating OHIO's Fall 2024 graduates

December 16, 2024 2 min

As Ohio University graduates crossed the stage and stepped into their futures, the Convocation Center was alive with celebration and hope. View the inspiring moments that showcase the energy, joy and achievement of this year's Bobcat graduates.
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