Stories tagged with: Alumni

The members of the Ohio University Alumni Association
Forever OHIO

Ohio University Alumni Association Board of Directors welcomes new members

November 10, 2026 7 min

The newest members of the Ohio University Alumni Association Board of Directors are Tony Charles, Amy Fleenor, Christine Simmons and David Terry.
OHIO alumni talk with one another at the event
Alumni Leaders

Voinovich School alumni event spotlights graduates’ successes, ongoing connections

November 10, 2026 5 min

The “Celebrate Impact: Voinovich School Alumni and Friends Networking Reception,” was an opportunity to for alumni share professional experiences and memories of Ohio University.
Angie Hannahs, The ECO Center Director of Operations
Community Partners

From student to community leader: OHIO alumna helps connect campus and community through ECO Center

November 9, 2026 7 min

The renovated facility on the Ohio University Eastern campus is expanding access to dining, health care, education and community programming throughout the Ohio Valley.
An aerial image of hillsides covered with colorful trees during fall
Student Opportunities

Mary Ann Fund rewards Appalachian students at OHIO focused on environmental issues

November 6, 2026 3 min

Cary Cooper and his family endowed the Mary Ann’s Fund For Voinovich Scholars, which recently issued its first two scholarships to Ohio University students.
Michael Whittemore
Alumni Success

OHIO graduate turns his passions into successful career, new opportunities

November 6, 2026 3 min

To say Michael Whittemore is busy exercising his passion for environmental and ecological studies is an understatement.
Asti Powell
Alumni Success

Youth development leader encourages high school students to follow passions, accomplish life goals

November 6, 2026 3 min

Asti Powell, who graduated from OHIO's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Services Master's in Public Administration Program in 2014, is the executive director of the Paper City Mentoring Project.
Lily Garner stands outside next to the sign for Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio
Career Opportunities

CLJC funded summer legal internships send Bobcats across Ohio, into Pennsylvania

November 5, 2026 13 min

Working in communities across Ohio and Pennsylvania, Ohio University students served alongside judges, attorneys, legal aid advocates, policymakers and public defenders while exploring careers in law and public service.

Robin Smith documentary
Alumni

Athena Cinema to screen OHIO alumna’s Vietnam War documentaries on Veterans Day

November 5, 2026 2 min

For Veterans Day, the Athena Cinema will screen two documentaries by alum Robin Smith about her family’s years-long search for answers about her father, whose plane was shot down over Vietnam in 1969.
Beyond Sports
Alumni

VisCom to host Getty Images sports photographers and OHIO alums for artist talk, exhibition on Nov. 18

November 4, 2026 2 min

Two accomplished sports photographers and OHIO alumni will share their experiences and showcase their work during an artist talk hosted by the School of Visual Communication on Nov. 18.
Charliebird poster
Alumni

Libby Ewing returns to Athens, bringing Tribeca with her

October 29, 2026 5 min

Filmmaker and College of Fine Arts alum Libby Ewing participated in a free Q&A at the Athena Cinema after a showing of her award-winning directorial debut "Charliebird."
Samanta Roberts gives a Leadership Launchpad presentation to a room full of OHIO students
Student Opportunities

The confidence to lead

October 28, 2026 4 min

Samantha Roberts helps Ohio University students recognize their potential through the Walter Center’s foundational leadership programs.
A woman wearing a baseball hat and standing in a boat with pine trees in the background holds a freshly-caught fish out for the camera
Intrepid Alumni

Reeling in the years: Alumna's dream job with Idaho Fish and Game started at OHIO

October 28, 2026 3 min

Emma Wanat credits her undergraduate experience in OHIO's aquatic labs with the opportunity to conduct research in the rugged Idaho wilderness.
Megan Chapman
Alumni Leaders

Land trust accreditation review specialist supports communities across the country

October 28, 2026 3 min

Megan Chapman describes her "whirlwind" of experiences at Ohio University as fulfilling, positively overwhelming and memorable. 
Harnefer Oliveira Cruz with colleagues on stage with audience in background.
Making music

'Remember: You are an artist': From grad school in Athens to the orchestra in Bahia, Brazil

October 26, 2026 5 min

Professional orchestral trombonist Harnefer Oliveira Cruz reflects on his time at OHIO, shares a peek into the life of a professional musician, and encourages others who want to follow in his footsteps.

The outside of The Burtch House with signage on the front porch that says "The Burtch House. Curious, Resourceful, Innovative"
Forever OHIO

The Burtch House honors longtime supporters, serves as a home for OHIO Honors students

October 23, 2026 3 min

The home of Ohio University’s Honors Tutorial College has been renamed in honor of two longtime supporters, Bruce (BGS ’72) and Janie Burtch.
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