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Voinovich Scholar program provided Olivito with critical experience, led to his career

July 15, 2025 2 min

For Jonathan Olivito ’09 MPA ‘11, working as a Voinovich Undergraduate Research Scholar at Ohio University was the launch pad for everything that has followed in his career.

Alumni Leaders

Experience as a Voinovich Scholar was life-changing for regional leader

July 15, 2025 2 min

Cara Dingus Brook ’03 MPA ‘06 has spent more than 20 years in philanthropy, rising to her current position as the president and CEO of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio.

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Alumni Success

Telling the story of Southeastern Ohio: Cathryn Stanley’s journey from student to regional advocate

July 14, 2025 4 min

From early classroom experiences to her current role curating and promoting the region’s rich history, Cathryn Stanley’s path reflects the strength and impact of Ohio University’s regional campus system.

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Alumni Leaders

How OHIO’s MPA program shaped a public leader’s career

July 14, 2025 3 min

Tom Evans MPA ’22 may have grown up in Dallas, but he—and much of his family—bleed Bobcat green.

Tantrum Theater

A place for creation, Tantrum Theater continues to elevate new work with performance of “Unfamiliar Moon”

July 10, 2025 5 min

Tantrum Theater, Ohio University's professional theater company, continues to advance its mission of innovation by developing "Unfamiliar Moon," a new jukebox musical by Steven Strafford-Elkins. Built around the rich catalog of folk-jazz artist Vance Gilbert, the project exemplifies OHIO’s commitment to cultivating original work through deep collaboration among students, alumni, faculty and industry professionals.

Ask the Experts

Cheers to Beer: ��ýexperts talk beer, brewing and the business behind the bubbles in latest Ask the Experts podcast

July 10, 2025 1 min

Who isn’t “hoppy” to talk about beer? As Brew Week rolls into Athens, Ohio, there’s no better time to dive into the science, art and innovation behind craft beer.

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Staff Retirement

John Schriner retires after 30 years of service at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

July 9, 2025 7 min

As June ended, so did an important era for Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, because John Schriner, Ph.D., officially retired after 30 years serving as a guiding force for the Office of Admissions.

Career Development

Laura Holbrook joins ��ýSouthern as Career Development Coordinator

July 7, 2025 4 min

Alumna Laura Holbrook returns to ��ýSouthern as career development coordinator, offering guidance to students and alumni on resumes, job searches, career exploration and more.

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��ýCareer Services expert provides keynote remarks at June conference

July 3, 2025 2 min

Marcquis Parham, assistant director for career and employer engagement at Ohio University, was asked to give the keynote remarks at the Council for Exceptional Children Conference in June.

National Leaders

��ýawards Konneker Medal to alumnus Frank Papay

July 1, 2025 5 min

Internationally acclaimed surgeon and inventor Dr. Frank Papay has been named as the winner of the 2025 Konneker Medal for Commercialization and Entrepreneurship.

Alumni Success

��ýgraduate Jessica Short champions STEM education

July 1, 2025 5 min

Jessica Short first knew she wanted to teach as a middle school student, but she didn’t realize science would become her passion until her junior and senior years at Unioto High School.

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Voinovich School celebrates 50 years of Environmental Studies with alumni, industry partners at Jackie O's on Fourth

July 1, 2025 3 min

More than 70 alumni, past and present faculty, and staff attended, enjoying an evening of networking and reconnecting with friends old and new.

Ceramics

Ohio University Ceramics Program fires nine kilns in historic event as part of Atmospheric Conference

June 24, 2025 4 min

As part of The Atmospheric Conference, the Ohio University School of Art + Design’s Ceramics Program recently accomplished an extraordinary feat: the simultaneous firing of nine atmospheric kilns.

��ýCommunity

Ohio University mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus Donald M. Borchert

June 18, 2025 12 min

A Celebration of Life will be held for Emeritus Professor of Philosophy Dr. Donald M. Borchert at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, at the First Presbyterian Church of Athens.

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��ýSouthern alumni bring art, music, community spirit to Ironton’s riverfront

June 17, 2025 3 min

Ohio University Southern alumni are leading the 2025 Summer Solstice Festival in Ironton, featuring live music, art, vendors and family activities along the riverfront on Saturday, June 21.

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