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Ed Williams

Former WOUB Engineer Ed Williams increases annual WOUB student award amount to $2,000

Technology-oriented students working at WOUB Public Media now have the opportunity to be awarded a $2,000 scholarship – thanks to former WOUB Radio and TV Engineer Ed Williams.

Eileen Eidelberg

Recent graduate is living out her professional sports videography dream thanks to OHIO and WOUB

When Eileen Eidelberg came to ĢƵ University in 2018 from Herndon, Virginia, she knew she wanted to study communications and was interested in being involved in sports.

Michael Braasch

Michael Braasch is elevated to Fellow in Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Michael Braasch, Thomas Professor of Engineering in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, joins the 2023 class of Fellows in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. 

Matt Dorrell 2

Dorrell becomes first officer with Capital City Jet Center

For Matt Dorrell, BSA ’22, his journey to becoming a pilot was one that he prioritized from the moment he set foot on ĢƵ University’s campus. 

Mary Murphy

Mary Murphy to headline OHIO’s Celebrate Women conference

Mary Murphy’s life experiences include ballroom dance championships, a stint on Broadway and a longtime role as a judge on Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance.” But when she delivers the keynote address at the Celebrate Women conference March 24 on ĢƵ University’s Lancaster campus, she will share another defining life experience: her ordeal as a domestic abuse survivor.

Tyree Winters, DO

'Hip Hop Dance Doc' Tyree Winters, D.O., to speak at 44th Heritage College commencement

Heritage College graduate and child advocate Tyree Winters, D.O., will be the speaker for the ĢƵ University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s 2023 Commencement, set for 10 a.m. May 13 at the Convocation Center in Athens.

Maddie Meyer

OHIO alumna Maddie Meyer returns to Athens to share insight on navigating the world post-grad

Less than 10 years after graduating from OHIO, alumna Maddie Meyer (’14) has learned a thing or two about navigating the world and securing her dream job as chief photographer for Getty Images.

E.M. Tran, portrait

E.M. Tran's debut novel 'Daughters of the New Year' interweaves mother-daughter relationships with the Vietnamese zodiac

ĢƵ University alumna E.M. Tran's debut novel "Daughters of the New Year" has received raves from venues including the New York Times, Good Morning America, and Electric Literature.

Brian Unger

Producer/Commentator/Host/Actor/Comedian Brian Unger calls WOUB his “first love”

When WOUB TV recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, former WOUB student Brian Unger ’87 posted a comment on Twitter that read “Happy Anniversary, WOUB. You were my first love.”

Keith Cawley

Bridgestone Americas Director of Corporate and Sports Partnership Communications started his career at ĢƵ University and WOUB

When Keith Cawley started at OHIO, he was passionate about sports and broadcasting. Little did he know that the skills he learned at OHIO and WOUB would lead to a career that combined his passions.

Dr. Eric Gorscak is still an explorer, shown here in the field.

Alumnus Eric Gorscak's 'inner kid' loves his career discovering deep-time dinosaurs and ecosystems

Professor Nancy Stevens substitute teaching in Eric Gorscak's undergraduate paleontology class might have been serendipity, but Gorscak didn't leave anything to chance.

Evan Schalon, portrait

Crane Graduate Fellowship helps Evan Schalon spend one more special year at OHIO

When Evan Schalon arrived in Athens, he was a long way from his hometown in Maryland. But when it was time to graduate, he jumped at the opportunity for one more year at ĢƵ University.

The annual MLK Silent March takes place on College Green.

Everything to expect for MLK Week 2023

Each year, ĢƵ University celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a weeklong celebration. Here's everything to know about the 2023 MLK Celebration.

Raye Kimberlin

Raye Kimberlin’s career started on WOUB’s Afternoon Edition

Raye Kimberlin’s career has found her working for a variety of different kinds of companies in a variety of roles. But she says it all was possible thanks to the foundation she got at OHIO and WOUB.

Virginia Mae "Ginny" Folley

Family memorializes artist with Virginia Mae Folley Scholarship for the Arts

When Virginia Mae “Ginny” Folley was a student at Traphagen Art School in New York City, she loved the paintings of Claude Monet enough that she would set to work recreating his works.

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