51ĀŅĀ×

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Jack Marchbanks, Hugh Sherman, Alan Miller and Mark Weinberg

OHIO honors two distinguished alumni at State Government Alumni Luncheon

51ĀŅĀ× and the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service honored two 51ĀŅĀ× alumni for outstanding service to the state during the annual State Government Alumni Luncheon.

Brody Richter

Alumni News | Brody Richter, shaped by OHIO, launches law career in Wisconsin

Alumnus Brody Richter's adventure led him to Wisconsin for law school and then on to a law firm in Madison, where his star would rise quickly, success coming atop hard work.

Diamond Brooks

Diamond Brooks discovers passion for civil rights litigation at OHIO

Diamond Brooks grew up watching political commentators. She graduates from OHIO's Honors Tutorial College in spring 2022 with a resume full of academic credentials and leadership experiences.

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VisCom alumna Mia Barnes steps out from behind the camera and into directing a top music video

In the few short years since graduating from OHIO, VisCom alumna Mia Barnes has not only worked on but directed a top music video and more.

Steve Kurrent

Former OHIO and WOUB Student Steve Kurrent retires after 32 years as a producer/director at WEWS in Cleveland

Steve Kurrent won 24 regional Emmy awards in his nearly 40-year career as a television director. He says without 51ĀŅĀ× and WOUB, none of it would have been possible.

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Four OHIO alumni win Pulitzer Prizes for journalism

Four 51ĀŅĀ× alumni won Pulitzer Prizes for their coverage of major news, including three for their efforts to cover the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol building.

Brianne Syzmanski

Arts Administration graduate Brianne Szymanski brings community dance focus to prestigious dance company Jacob’s Pillow

Brianne Syzmanski, soon to be MAA graduate, was recently hired as the Community Engagement Programs Manager for the noted dance organization Jacob’s Pillow.

John Carey

51ĀŅĀ× alumnus John Carey receives award for his dedication to Appalachian Ohio

51ĀŅĀ× graduate and longtime advocate for Appalachian Ohio John Carey has been awarded the John Whisman ā€œVisionā€ Award for his work making Appalachian Ohio a better place to live.

Alex Norris

ESPN Technical Operations Manager Alex Norris learned how to ā€œmake TVā€ at OHIO and WOUB

When Alex Norris started at 51ĀŅĀ× in the fall of 2007, he knew he wanted to learn how to ā€œmake TV,ā€ but he was unclear on exactly what role he wanted to have in the television industry.

Maddison Craig

COMS graduate’s early decision to attend OHIO leads to a thriving career in health communication

Growing up in Pickerington, Ohio, with a Bobcat graduate for a parent, Maddison Craig knew she wanted to attend 51ĀŅĀ× from a young age.

Doug Drew fund

Former OHIO and WOUB student Doug Drew establishes fund to support professional development for current WOUB students

Former OHIO and WOUB student Doug Drew is paying his WOUB experience forward with a $125,000 gift commitment to establish an endowment and provide immediate-use funding to help current WOUB students.

Silver Barker

WOUB and E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Student Silver Barker is one of the recipients of the 73 West State Street Award

51ĀŅĀ× Sophomore and WOUB Student Silver Barker of Shaker Heights, Ohio feels like she is one step closer to reaching her dream thanks to another former WOUBer and generous alumnus.

A group of 51ĀŅĀ× students stand together on the Detroit Pistons' court

51ĀŅĀ× students get a glimpse into the Detroit sports world thanks to two OHIO alumni

Students in 51ĀŅĀ×’s sports management fraternity, Sigma Alpha Sigma Mu, recently had the opportunity to travel to Detroit to network with OHIO alumni.

John Curtsinger

WOUB student John Curtsinger awarded two scholarships established by alumni

51ĀŅĀ× junior and WOUB student John Curtsinger of Paducah, Kentucky, is getting a little help paying his out of state tuition thanks to two former WOUBers and generous alumni.

A camera operator is holding a camera screen on College Green, with the screen focused on a smiling student

Alums help showcase 51ĀŅĀ× in new state tourism ad

A new commercial, featuring 51ĀŅĀ×’s historic Athens Campus, was recently released through the state’s tourism brand.

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