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Alec Koondel was one of the first people Pim (Thirati) Koondel met when she came to 51ĀŅĀ×. Their life journeys have been intertwined from that moment on. Photo by Ekkaporn Kongyuedyao

The Ties That Bind

Pim (Thirati) Koondel, MBA ’17, MSA ’18, and Alec Koondel, MBA ’17, MSA ’18, met competing for a spot in the College of Business’ MBA/MSA Dual-Degree Program. They’ve been tied to one another and 51ĀŅĀ× ever since.

Courtney Perrett

Finding a home 8,657 miles away from home

Born in a coastal city in eastern South Africa, Courtney Perrett, BSJ ’20, grew up in a close-knit family who taught her to care for the natural world, dream big and never give up on those dreams. They always encouraged her to fiercely pursue her goals, even if that meant moving to another continent at 19 years old.

MAC Fellows 2020-2021

Four OHIO faculty members chosen for MAC’s Academic Leadership Development Program

Four 51ĀŅĀ× faculty members have been selected as the 2020-2021 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Academic Leadership Development Program (ALDP) Fellows.

A woman laying on floor, using laptop

Support for OHIO students with disabilities available amid pandemic

51ĀŅĀ× students with disabilities still have resources and support systems available to them as they work on their education amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.Ā 

Dancers stuck behind door

Cooped Up? Dance on!

Amid stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 51ĀŅĀ× alumnae Leah Crosby, BFA ’15, and Danielle Doell, BFA ’14, channeled their creativity, passion and innovation to bring adventure and the arts to the Seattle community.

The Devil All the Time

OHIO Chillicothe to host viewing discussion of alum’s book-turned-film ā€œThe Devil All the Timeā€

OHIO Chillicothe will host a Zoom post-viewing discussion of one of the current top Netflix films, ā€œThe Devil All the Time,ā€ based off of OHIO Chillicothe alumnus Donald Ray Pollock’s popular book.

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It's Personal

Alumni Association creates team to help students and alumni define their own meaning of success

President Alden speaking with students

Remembering President Alden

When he was inaugurated as 51ĀŅĀ×’s 15th president on May 11, 1962, Vernon Roger Alden called for creating ā€œa climate in which the best minds are stretched and in which superior students aspire to even greater accomplishment.ā€

Chuck Stewart sitting in front of a wall of album covers he had taken

OHIO graduate, eminent photographer’s work featured in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s social justice exhibit

The photography of 51ĀŅĀ× graduate Chuck Stewart is on display for the first time ever at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in a new social justice exhibit

Athens Hills at Sunrise

Still more

ā€œHere, we need only go ā€˜a short piece’ down the road in any direction, to find ourselves surrounded by natural beauty. Those times when all human nature fails us, it is earth that abides. Consider our words, we will guide you there.ā€

Ken Ehrlich

A star among the stars

Ken Ehrlich’s love of music inspired an enviable career in the music industry. Seated in the producer’s chair for myriad live and broadcast music events around the globe, his journey began in Chicago—where he produced television programs like the Marty Faye Show and created Soundstage—and quickly found its way to Los Angeles where, for 40 years, he’s been the master behind the Grammy Awards. The integrity, authenticity and unflappability he brought to working with musical artists is legend. The story of solid leadership and gracious guidance he offered musicians throughout his career follows.

Sorting through recycling

Zeroing in on zero waste

One evening in May 2019, the normally quiet Athens City Council chambers were overflowing with citizens. Some stood in the hallway while others packed a nearby bar to watch the proceedings on the government channel. What brought so many passionate community members out on a Tuesday night? The answer, in a word: trash. Or to put a finer point on it—waste, waste diversion, and related jobs.

Ken Stein and Post Staff in 1968

On the record

1969 ā€˜Posties’ reflect on their pathways to distinguished careers, the past, present and future of the news industry.

Linda Trautman at the piano

Last word: Linda Trautman

Dr. Linda Trautman, associate professor of political science at the 51ĀŅĀ× Lancaster Campus, has served on the faculty at OHIO since 2005 and teaches courses offered across the OHIO system, including graduate classes in Athens. Her areas of expertise include state and national legislative politics, electoral participation and voting behavior, and urban governance and American public policy.

Various baby onesies on an outdoor clothes line.

Our Town Family

For generations, 51ĀŅĀ× has offered an opportunity to be part of a family—not just a campus family, which may be common with many colleges and universities, but a town family, which is rare. A real community with roots as strong as Ohio’s pawpaw or elm or birch trees.

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