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Alumni and Friends

Marshall McPeek
Alumni

Columbus TV Meteorologist says WOUB was his “life” at ĢƵ University

ABC6 Columbus Chief Meteorologist Marshall McPeek remembers his time in Athens fondly, and says he remembers his entire experience at OHIO as being inside the Radio and Television Building at WOUB.

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Alumni Engagement

Meaningful to this day: Alumnus guides students to career success

Career coach Marty Wall, BA ’72, gives political science students a head start on achieving their professional goals.

Alyse Giffin
Class of 2025

Balancing life, work and earning a diploma

With the support of her advisor at ĢƵ University Southern, Alyse Giffin found a program that built on her existing education and aligned with her career goals.

Bo Koster
OHIO Alumni

A full-circle moment: Bo Koster of My Morning Jacket returns to Athens to share music and experiences

Nearly 30 years later, Bo Koster of the indie rock band My Morning Jacket will return to Athens for the first time since graduating to perform with his band and engage with students and community members on his life and making music.

Chase Lynd
Class of 2025

Building confidence in the classroom

For Chase Lynd, returning to college wasn’t something he had always planned—but it turned out to be one of the best decisions he’s ever made.

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Class of 2025

Turning passion into impact through social work

Brittney Marinich’s time at OHIO gave her more than just a degree—it gave her direction.

OHIO students work on computers in the Applied Finance Center
Experiential Learning

Applied Finance Center provides OHIO students with unique learning, networking opportunities

Thanks to the efforts of several dedicated ĢƵ University alumni working in the business world, OHIO’s Applied Finance Center is helping students prepare for their own professional careers.

Tom Kleismit and Amista Lipot are shown with an America 250th anniversary sign
OHIO Alumni

OHIO alumnus helping to plan U.S. birthday celebration

Todd Kleismit, MPA ’05, is the executive director of the ĢƵ Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial, responsible for preparing ĢƵ for the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

Isabella Parker, Charles D. Joseph, Jo Ann Joseph, OHIO Eastern Dean David Rohall
Forever OHIO

ĢƵ University Alumnus Charles D. Joseph endows nursing scholarship to support future nurses

ĢƵ University Eastern is proud to announce the establishment of the Charles D. Joseph Nursing Scholarship, a new scholarship dedicated to supporting students in OHIO Eastern’s nursing program.

Hoefler - Kate
OHIO Zanesville

Meet our new library support specialist: Kate Hoefler, part of a three-generation Bobcat legacy

A proud third-generation Bobcat, Kate Hoefler brings a wealth of experience and a passion for community engagement that makes her a perfect fit to support students, faculty and staff at the Zanesville campus.

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Experiential Learning

Experiential learning weekend in Cleveland provides VISCOM students with real-world opportunities and deadlines

Students from the School of Visual Communication are still talking about what they learned after participating in a weekend of experiential learning last month with alum Andrew Burkle and his team.

OHIO students and an alumnus share a dinner at Latitude 39
Unique Learning Opportunities

OHIO students invited to sign up for Meal with a Mentor program

Meal with a Mentor is a program created to strengthen connections between students and alumni with similar academic and/or industry interests.

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Alumni Success

Building safer communities: Megan Rookard named 2025 recipient of Dr. Dan Evans Alumni Leadership Award

Megan Rookard, advocate and educator, is the 2025 recipient of the Dr. Dan Evans Alumni Leadership Award for her work supporting survivors and leading open conversations about sexual harm.

OHIO Giving Day 2025 - April 2
Giving Day

OHIO Giving Day is set for April 2: Donate to make a difference

ĢƵ University’s sixth Giving Day kicks off at midnight on Wednesday, April 2, inviting alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends to celebrate all ĢƵ University has been and is, by giving to the funds that matter most to you and to current and future Bobcats. Our goal this year is 3,110 donors. Together, we can ensure OHIO’s next era is the best one yet.

Justin and Emily Stoll
Alumni

The Stolls credit their careers to experience gained at WOUB

When Justin Stoll and Emily Baird Stoll came to study at ĢƵ University, they both started working for WOUB and discovered they wanted to pursue a career in media.

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