Alumni and Friends

Nancy Cartwright
Alumni

Becoming Bart Simpson: Nancy Cartwright gained confidence for her voice acting career at WOUB

Nancy Cartwright recently learned that the show she calls, “the greatest voice acting gig of all time,” has been picked up for four more seasons.

Jill Woo
Alumni

From farm fields to film sets: Jill Kleck Woo’s journey from WOUB to Hollywood

Jill Kleck Woo’s story begins on a quiet farm in Ohio, where the rhythms of rural life shaped her early years. But Woo had a spark for something more creative, electric, and far beyond the cornfields.

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Phi Beta Kappa

Phi Beta Kappa honors high achievers, reflects historical and liberal arts traditions and academic excellence

The Lambda of Ohio University Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa recently initiated nearly 50 new members on Friday, May 2, at Grover Center. These students met extensive academic requirements to qualify for membership.

Lancaster Communications Hall of Fame
Alumni

First class inducted into Lancaster Campus COMS Alumni Hall of Fame

OHIO Lancaster has inducted its inaugural class into the Lancaster Campus Communication Studies Alumni Hall of Fame.

HCOM faculty Nathaniel Overmire receives award
Faculty Awards

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine faculty member named Ohio’s Family Physician of the Year

Nathaniel Overmire, D.O., assistant clinical professor, was named family physician of the year by the Ohio Chapter of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.

Mike McCarthy
Alumni

Mike McCarthy named 5 p.m. anchor at ABC 6 in Columbus

March was a big month for Mike McCarthy. The 2007 journalism graduate was named the 5 p.m. news anchor on WSYX/ABC6 TV in Columbus.

John Gainor commencement
Alumni

Commencement speaker John Gainor reflects on his time as a communications major at Ohio University

Before alum John Gainor gave the commencement address at the Spring 2025 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies, he and his wife, Nancy, had time to visit with students in the Scripps College.

Martin Savidge
Alumni

Former National/International News Correspondent Martin Savidge reflects on his experiences at Ohio University and WOUB

Martin Savidge says the hands-on, real world media experience he was able to get at Ohio University and WOUB “opened the doors” for him in his career and provided a “lifetime of opportunity.”

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Student Support

Alumni gift addresses the “hidden, unmet need” of student food insecurity

Mary and Jason Massarelli Cats’ Cupboard Endowment will support generations of Bobcats.

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Origin Stories

Still delivering

How two OHIO alumni hatched a plan as students that turned into a multimillion-dollar company.

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Class of 2025

OHIO Southern graduate prepares for career shaping young learners

Early childhood education graduate prepares for a local teaching career after hands-on experiences and strong mentorship at Ohio University Southern.

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Graduation 2025

Social work graduate prepares for career helping others

With a passion for helping others, social work graduate Macy Malone prepares to continue her education and build a career focused on supporting her community.

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Alumni Connections

Forever OHIO: A network beyond OHIO’s walls

Programs and initiatives have been a means to maintain the community of Bobcats all around the world. The OHIO Excursions Tour in England proves how powerful Forever OHIO is.

Larry Katz award
Alumni

Scripps College inducts Larry Katz, BSC ‘77, into the Ohio Communication Hall of Fame

Even though Larry Katz’s career was not one of a typical Scripps College of Communication graduate, the radio and television major never forgot what OHIO, Scripps College and WOUB meant to him.

Sam Debatin
Alumni

In tune with his calling: Art History grad finds harmony in piano tuning

Sam Debatin graduated from OHIO with a degree in art history, but rather than pursuing a career as museum curator, he has been working as a freelance piano tuner since his graduation in 2022.

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