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News from the summer includes awards, appointments and publications.

OHIO alum Ryan Grzybowski's photo of Olena Sadovska swimming in a 2021 swim meet.

Ryan Grzybowski’s photos used to tell the story of WWE Ukrainian Athlete

Freelance photographer Ryan Grzybowski, BSVC ’23, recently learned a valuable lesson about how being in the right place at the right time can be a big boost to your career.

Garret Downing on Gridiron Glory

Gridiron Glory 25: Where are they now? Season 10 and 11 Host – Garrett Downing

Garrett Downing is part of an elite group of Gridiron Glory hosts. He is the third and final person to serve as host for two consecutive seasons.

High school students sit around a table in a classroom on the Athens campus listening attentively to a workshop presenter at the 2024 High School Journalism Workshop at Ohio University.

Students explore career opportunities at High School Journalism Workshop

Eighty high school students have a better idea of what a life in media may be like following the Ohio University E.W. Scripps School of Journalism’s 2024 High School Journalism Workshop July 7-11.

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Highly successful WOUB News Summer Internship Program comes to a close

With the start of fall semester just around the corner, the Summer Internship Program has ended. But the students who participated took full advantage of the opportunity to gain valuable training.

Annmarie O'Grady

Ohio University graduate brightens futures with A Special Wish Foundation

Ohio University alumna Annmarie O’Grady is making a significant impact on the Ohio Valley through her role as the director of the Ohio Valley Chapter of A Special Wish Foundation.

Alum Shane Kline

Shane Kline’s path to NBC Sports Next started with WOUB

Growing up near Cleveland, Shane Kline had a traditional idea of the career he wanted to pursue in sports broadcasting. But his career ended up leading him down a path in sports technology.

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OHIO Speech and Debate coach chimes in on the importance of debate in presidential election

The presidential election cycle isn’t normally something that impacts Jennifer Talbert’s workload.

Matt Barnes WOUB GG

Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? Season 8 and 9 Host – Matt Barnes

Matt Barnes has a group of contacts on his phone with nearly every host of Gridiron Glory since he hosted the program in 2006 and 2007.

OHIO Eastern Podcast Hosts

OHIO Eastern, St. Clairsville Chamber of Commerce launch new podcast series

Through in-depth interviews and engaging discussions, the podcast will showcase success stories, innovative business practices and the vibrant community spirit that defines the Ohio Valley.

RTV Summer

WOUB students nominated for 2024 Student Production Awards

Ten current WOUB students have been nominated for an Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 2024 College Student Production Award.

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Scripps College dominates NPPF scholarships for photojournalism

The Scripps College of Communication garnered the most scholarships from the National Press Photographers Foundation (NPPF) for the 2024-25 academic year.

Jim Locke

Jim Locke’s technology and marketing career started at WOUB

Jim Locke’s career took a turn after he graduated from the College of Fine Arts at Ohio University in 1966, but he still remembers his time working at WOUB fondly.

A student is shown using media equipment at the High School Media Workshop

Scripps College High School Media Workshop challenges students in new ways

High school students from across the United States are more excited about their future in media production after taking part in the Scripps College of Communication’s High School Media Workshop in June.

Alex Adeyanju

Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? Season 7 Host – Alex Adeyanju

Alex Adeyanju was the first Black host of WOUB’s Gridiron Glory. While it is something he calls “an honor,” it’s not something Adeyanju said he thought about a lot while he was host during season 7.

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