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Online MBA student implements project management principles in police department

While pursuing his MBA with a concentration in project management, Freisthler also works full time as an officer in the Investigative Section of the Troy, Ohio Police Department.

Jocelin Arbenz, third from left, and OIP Interns meet with Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor, center, and OHIO alumnus Pierce Reed, far right.

Center for Law, Justice and Culture announces alumna-funded summer internships

TheĀ Center for Law, Justice and Culture announces up to four alumna-funded internships for 51ĀŅĀ× undergraduate students. Students should apply by Feb. 17.

Pete Stoy, portrait

Alumnus Pete Stoy finds President Ping's 'truth and meaning' in healthcare executive leadership

Alumnus Pete Stoy came to 51ĀŅĀ× thinking he was preparing for law school. Instead, he turned his philosophy degree into a career in health-care executive leadership,.

Marlon Primes

Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Marlon Primes values the start he got at 51ĀŅĀ× and WOUB

When Marlon Primes came to 51ĀŅĀ× from Akron, Ohio in the early 1980s, he wanted to be a news anchor or reporter. Little did he know that he would end up using his voice in a different way.

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 51ĀŅĀ× 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.Ā 

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 51ĀŅĀ×’s campus.Ā 

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 ā€œSo You Think You Can Dance.ā€ But when she delivers the keynote address at the Celebrate Women conference March 24 on 51ĀŅĀ×’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 51ĀŅĀ× 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

51ĀŅĀ× 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 ā€œfirst loveā€

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

Keith Cawley

Bridgestone Americas Director of Corporate and Sports Partnership Communications started his career at 51ĀŅĀ× 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.

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