51ĀŅĀ×

Alumni and Friends

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Alumni Spotlight: Cindy Saunders

Cindy Saunders, an Early Childhood Education alumna (2003), was recently selected to participate in the Epic Master Teacher Ambassador Program and is The Patton College’s June Alum of the Month.

Denis Flaschner sits behind a desk with a stack of books, Apple laptop, mug, with a window and wall of pictures and artwork behind him

'Hi. Remember me?' Student finishes honors thesis 15 years after leaving Athens

Denis Flaschner came to 51ĀŅĀ× as a first-year English major in 2000. He completed all his coursework with one exception: to graduate, he would need to complete a thesis project.

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OHIO Trustee, alumna Anna Harvey named president and CEO of the Social Science Research Council

51ĀŅĀ× Trustee and 1988 Honors Tutorial College alumna Anna Harvey has been named the 15th President and CEO of the Social Science Research Council.

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Alumni

Jeffrey A. Finkle 51ĀŅĀ× Economic Development Intern to continue work with IEDC after graduation

In his junior year at 51ĀŅĀ×, Colton Campbell, an economics major and Undergraduate Research Scholar at 51ĀŅĀ×’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, read an article.

This circa 1864 photograph from the Library of Congress shows Sojourner Truth.

OHIO’s Ebony Bobcat Network to join local, state and national leaders in commemorating 170th anniversary of Sojourner Truth’s landmark speech

On May 20, the Akron/Canton affiliate of 51ĀŅĀ×’s Ebony Bobcat Network will host a virtual celebration commemorating the 170th anniversary of Sojourner Truth’s ā€œAin’t I a Womanā€ speech.

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New Pike County Board of Developmental Disabilities Superintendent longtime Bobcat and Executive MPA alumnus

Being named Superintendent of the Pike County Board of Developmental Disabilities was a bittersweet experience for Jeff Allen.

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OHIO community raises record totals during Giving Day 2021

OHIO Giving Day 2021 proved the resiliency of the Bobcat spirit, as 51ĀŅĀ× alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends around the world joined together to move OHIO Forever Forward.

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Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Embry

The Patton College would like to recognize Jessica Embry as May’s honorary Alum of the Month. She was a graduate of the College of Fine Arts and was a fine arts teacher and orchestra director.

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Fulbright Scholar used lessons from MPA program for UN work in the Congo

Fulbright Scholar Emmanuel ā€œManuā€ Ngueyanouba originally meant to attend 51ĀŅĀ× only for an eight-month English enhancement program.

This photo, taken by Harry Snavely and featured in the July 1971 51ĀŅĀ× Alumni Journal, shows June 1971 OHIO graduates posing for photos in front of the Class Gateway following Commencement ceremonies held in the Convocation Center.

OHIO’s Class of 1971 reflects on campus, life experiences 50 years after graduation

Four members of 51ĀŅĀ×’s Class of 1971 look back at their OHIO experience, life on campus when they were students, and the 50 years that have passed since they graduated.

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University Update

International economic development council announces new three-year gift to support Jeff Finkle internship

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) recently announced a new three-year gift to extend the Jeffrey A. Finkle 51ĀŅĀ× Economic Development Internship.

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In podcast, journalism professor Sweeney reflects on lessons learned from cancer and life

Professor Mike Sweeney reflects on his life experiences in a podcast series recorded with longtime colleague and retired J-School director Bob Stewart.

Kyle Bowser, BSC ’80, listens to audience members during the Challenging Dialogues event

Alumnus gains new role, helps spread message of inclusion at NAACP

51ĀŅĀ× alumnus Kyle Bowser, BSC ’80, has recently been named as Senior Vice President of the Hollywood Bureau for The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).Ā 

Person placing a stencil with words Forever OHIO and shape of state of Ohio against concrete wall

OHIO accepting graffiti wall design contest submissions through April 9

Current OHIO students or alumni canĀ participate in aĀ graffiti wall designĀ contest, with illustrations that celebrate one of theĀ most cherished moments at 51ĀŅĀ×: Commencement.

Pictured is the "Forever OHIO" image featured on the cover of the spring 2021 issue of Ohio Today, 51ĀŅĀ×'s alumni magazine.

From a new brand to a new era for The Ridges, Ohio Today captures how OHIO is forever moving forward

From the development of OHIO’s new brand platform to the transformations at The Ridges, the spring 2021 issue of Ohio Today captures how 51ĀŅĀ× is forever moving forward.

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