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Alumni and Friends

The Post at Homecoming 2013

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University announces long-term investment in student media organizations

Generous gift from The Richard Salomon Family Foundation advances University’s commitment to independent student journalism through funds supporting The Post.

Barnes and Burns Olympics

Five Bobcat alumni share their Tokyo 2020 Olympic experiences

On the other side of the world, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University alumnus and NBC4 Columbus reporter Matt Barnes ran into a fellow Bobcat he had not seen in nearly 15 years, his OHIO tour guide, Michael Burns.

Keith Hawkins smiles at the podium as he gives a speech during the Class of 2020 commencement

Innovative astronomer, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University alumnus instills lessons for Class of 2020

The Class of 2020 finally got an in-person commencement ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, and the commencement speaker was alumnus Dr. Keith Hawkins, BS ’13.

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University Updates

Private support for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University tops $40 million for second consecutive year

In fiscal year 2021, 14,186 donors, including more than 8,400 OHIO graduates, made gifts totaling $40,859,282 to The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University Foundation, surpassing University Advancement’s $30 million goal.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University graduates Betsy (Williams) Lancaster and Raymond Lancaster, pictured here at their daughter Christine’s graduation, made a pact years ago to support their alma mater.

New executive leadership fellow program to provide students access to executives, mentorship and national leadership speakers

The new Raymond A. Lancaster Executive Leadership Fellow program will support an executive fellow, enhance a system of student mentorship and fund a new speaker series.

Brittany Seals participates in Fall 2020 Commencement on College Green.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University holds Class of 2020 commencement

On Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, around 800 of OHIO’s graduates of the Class of 2020 came back to the bricks of Athens for an in-person commencement ceremony.

Derek Catsam

Derek Catsam writes where sports and politics collide

Derek Catsam's latest book focuses on the cataclysm of sports and politics in 1981 and shines a light on the intersection of sports and political activism today.

Isabella Santos spent nearly five of her seven years on Earth fighting against cancer and for those affected by rare pediatric cancers – a legacy her mother, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University graduate Erin (Myers) Santos, has turned into her life’s purpose.

A powerhouse in the fight against pediatric cancer, alumna finds purpose in her daughter’s legacy

OHIO alumna Erin (Myers) Santos is continuing the work of her firstborn—a little girl who dreamed of a world without cancer and has changed the world for those affected by rare pediatric cancers.

2022 Black Alumni Reunion - Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University

2022 Black Alumni Reunion to be held Sept. 15-18

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University Alumni Association is pleased to announce that the 2022 Black Alumni Reunion will be held Sept. 15-18, 2022, in Athens, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ.

Professional photo of Damaris Linker

Alumni Spotlight: Damaris Linker

Damaris Linker, who earned her master’s in Recreation and Sport Sciences from the on-campus Coaching Education program in 2016, is The Patton College’s September Alum of the Month.

Ashton Nichols

December graduate receives national journalism award

The Society of Professional Journalists has awarded Ashton Nichols with the 2021 Julie Galvan Outstanding Graduate in Journalism Award.

Joy and Bernard Kokenge, PHD ’66, visit Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University’s new Chemistry Building in July—60 years after the couple moved to Athens, where they started their family and Dr. Kokenge earned a doctoral degree in chemistry.

60 years later, Bobcats reflect on OHIO learning, living and ‘the best years of our life’

For Dr. Bernard Kokenge, PHD ’66, OHIO is where he earned a doctoral degree, started a family and received sage advice from a professor that led to career that took his work to the moon and beyond.

Pulitzer Prize McEldowney

Four OHIO alumni earn Pulitzer Prize recognition

Four Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University alumni were part of 2021 Pulitzer Prize-winning teams, adding to the numerous Bobcats who have been recognized by the prestigious award before.

LeeAnn Helber

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University alumna named O’Bleness Hospital president

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµHealth has announced that Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University alumna LeeAnn Helber, BBA ‘90, will serve as the new president of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµHealth O’Bleness Hospital.

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Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Terry

Jessica Terry, who earned her master’s in Clinical Mental Health/Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling in 2010, is The Patton College’s August Alum of the Month.

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