Stories tagged with: Alumni Success

Zanesville Graduation Speakers 2026
Student Success

OHIO Zanesville student speakers reflect on growth, community ahead of Graduation Recognition Ceremony

April 30, 2026 5 min

As Ohio University Zanesville prepares to celebrate its Spring 2026 graduates, two student speakers will take the stage to share their stories, reflect on their journeys, and represent the experiences of their classmates.
Jasmine Lastery-Butler
Alumni Leaders

Lastery-Butler promotes career pathways as Voinovich School Advisory Board member

April 21, 2026 6 min

Jasmine Lastery-Butler credits her time spent at Ohio University with setting her on the path to a top job in U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown’s office. She wants to now help current students reach their career goals.
Jamie Brown
Alumni Success

Ohio University graduate Jamie Brown to speak at OHIO Chillicothe Graduation Recognition Ceremony

April 15, 2026 2 min

Jamie Brown, who specializes in peer support and workforce development for Sojourners Care Network, will deliver the keynote address for OHIO Chillicothe’s Graduation Recognition Ceremony.
Austin Warehime
Forever OHIO

Alumnus Austin Warehime to deliver keynote address at OHIO Eastern Graduation Recognition Ceremony

April 9, 2026 3 min

Ohio University Eastern will welcome alumnus Austin Warehime as the keynote speaker for its 2026 Graduation Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, April 30.
Nate Strum
Alumni Success

OHIO’s MPA program shaped Nate Strum’s path to economic development

April 6, 2026 3 min

Nate Strum received his master of public administration at OHIO through the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service in 2020, and credits what he learned in the program with his success.
EIR Robb Roby talking with an interviewer at the front of a lecture hall during his "No Straight Line to Success" Fireside chat
Alumni connections

Expert in Residence program connects OHIO students with leaders

March 25, 2026 3 min

The Expert in Residence (EIR) program is bringing accomplished industry leaders back to campus to engage directly with students, offering one-on-one engagements, professional insight and real-world experience beyond the classroom.

Sherri Oliver
Alumni Leaders

Alumni profile: A commitment to public service

March 25, 2026 3 min

For Sherri Oliver, public service is not just a professional sector, it is a lifelong commitment to the people and communities of Southeast Ohio.
Hannah Baumgartel
Alumni Leaders

Alumni profile – JobsOhio expert discusses how time at OHIO helped shape her career

March 17, 2026 3 min

For Hannah Baumgartel, economic development is so much more than just a set of industry metrics or site plans—it is a deeply personal mission to strengthen the communities she calls home.
Debbie Antonelli
Alumni Leaders

Debbie Antonelli named OHIO’s 2026 Charles R. Higgins Distinguished Alumnus

February 26, 2026 4 min

Debbie Antonelli, a nationally respected men’s and women’s college basketball analyst for ESPN and CBS, will be honored during OHIO’s Sports Administration Symposium in May at Ohio University.
A professional headshot of Dustin Kilgour.
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.
The OHIO Chillicothe Campus is shown on a fall day
Alumni Leaders

OHIO Chillicothe welcomes Distinguished Alumni Award nominations

February 2, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe is seeking nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award, presented to Ohio University Chillicothe alumni who are making a significant impact as leaders in their community.
Emma Adams
Rewarding Careers

OHIO Chillicothe alumna Emma Adams finds her calling in education

January 21, 2026 4 min

Emma Adams loves her job as a media specialist at Pickerington Central High School, and she is grateful for the affordable, flexible, and career-focused education she received at Ohio University Chillicothe.

Linda Bailiff
Alumni Leaders

After 40 years of public service, Linda Bailiff reflects on her OHIO roots

January 21, 2026 5 min

Linda Bailiff, who recently celebrated her retirement from the Ohio Public Works Commission, remembers her time at Ohio University as the starting point to her successful career.

Brian Steel
Alumni Leaders

Alumni profile: Brian Steel, president of Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge #9

January 15, 2026 4 min

Brian Steel reflects on his path to public leadership, why he chose OHIO's MPA program and how the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service helped sharpen the skills he uses every day.
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