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Ann Hebert returns to alma mater to share her journey from OHIO to Nike executive

February 14, 2020 6 min

As an Ohio University student, Ann Hebert, BBA ’92, excelled in her studies and in sports, lettering all four years on the women’s basketball team. Today, she oversees global sales for one of the...

14th annual Celebrate Women conference slated for March 27 on Lancaster Campus

February 13, 2020 3 min

In a month dedicated to women’s history and a year celebrating the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote, Ohio University Lancaster is proud to be hosting its 14th annual Celebrate Women...

First-of-its-kind student emergency fund honors leader in international education

February 5, 2020 6 min

When Dr. Harvey Stedman, MA ’67, PHD ’72, arrived at Ohio University to complete graduate school, he found not only a fruitful educational experience, but a best friend and life partner.

Sugar Bush Foundation accepting nominations for board of directors

February 3, 2020 2 min

Online nominations are being accepted now through March 31 for the Sugar Bush Foundation Board of Directors.

Enjoy up to 50 percent off during The Bobcat Store’s winter clearance sale

January 28, 2020 2 min

Throughout the month of February, enjoy 15-50 percent off a wide range of clearance items, including apparel, home essentials and office supplies that add a touch of OHIO pride to your space.

BobcaThon 2020 to showcase students’ philanthropy, commitment to community

January 27, 2020 4 min

In its first five years, BobcaThon raised nearly $350,000 in support of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio.

A Ryors Hall reunion 50 years in the making

January 24, 2020 9 min

The last time they were all together, they were frantically dismantling their first Ohio University home and preparing to leave Ryors Hall.

Alumni postcard inspires student to enroll at OHIO, recruit future Bobcats

January 23, 2020 4 min

Even though she had been accepted to Ohio University and her father, Mark Weidig, BBA ’89, is a Bobcat, Emily Weidig, BS ’20, remained indecisive about where to continue her education beyond high...

2019 ‘OHIO Notables’ celebrates alumni who made news – and their alma mater proud

December 16, 2019 11 min

One of the many joys of producing Ohio Today News is hearing about all of the ways in which Ohio University alumni are making a difference as leaders in their industries, public servants in their...

OHIO alumnus starts fundraiser spurred by Joe Burrow's Heisman speech

December 16, 2019 6 min

Will Drabold felt that Burrow’s speech was a call to action. “I started this because like everyone else from Athens, I cried during Joey’s speech and felt like there had to be a way to harness that."

1969-70 Ryors Hall residents reflect on tumultuous year on campus

December 15, 2019 20 min

Several former residents of Ryors Hall, in reconnecting 50 years after they lived together as first-year Ohio University students, reflected on the 1969-70 academic year.

Postcard Project invites alumni to help recruit OHIO’s Class of 2024

December 13, 2019 2 min

Among Ohio University’s best ambassadors are its alumni whose college experiences and professional success speak to the value and spirit of an OHIO education...

OHIO graduate spends 45 days in mock spacecraft for NASA research

December 11, 2019 7 min

In late September, when most were adjusting to the changing seasons and fall weather, Ohio University alumnus Bob Ferguson, BSME ’98, stepped out into the open air after living with three strangers...

Ohio Football accepts invitation to Famous Idaho Potato Bowl against Nevada

December 9, 2019 1 min

The Ohio University Football Team will play the University of Nevada in the 23rd Famous Idaho Potato on Friday, Jan. 3, at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho.

Alumnus honored for decades of mentorship inspired by Alden, Rollins and Ohio Fellows

December 9, 2019 7 min

Frank Zammataro, BS ’63, spent more than seven years at Ohio University, eventually earning a degree in biological sciences. But it was a gig he landed on campus in 1962 as the University was...

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