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Notable Alumni | Jon Wang Pioneers Research in Oncology and Gene Therapy

October 19, 2019 4 min

Dr. Xinzhong “Jon” Wang is an accomplished scientific leader with over 20 years of experience in oncology research and gene therapy in biopharmaceutical industry.

Notable Alumni | Eric Bikis Knows How Water Works—for the Future & in the Past

October 19, 2019 6 min

Eric Bikis started in petroleum but then gravitated into the water resources industry, even traveling the world to study how ancient people handled water. He has learned that water is the most valuabl

Notable Alumni | Frank Lavelle, When Law Meets The Fearless Starlight Band

October 19, 2019 2 min

In more than 30 years practicing law in southeastern Ohio, Frank Lavelle has represented numerous villages, municipalities and regional water and sewer districts throughout Southern Ohio.

Notable Alumni | Bryttani Debro Helps Victims of Human Trafficking in Ohio

October 19, 2019 4 min

Bryttani Debro works with the Salvation Army of Central Ohio as the Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator, helping to provide supportive client centered services to men, women and children who have been

Prized profs

October 19, 2019 2 min

“Teaching, for the most part, is a mystery,” says Tim Vickers. He’s managed OHIO’s University Professor Award program for 21 years.

Notable Alumni | Jim Michnowicz Breaking Cultural Barriers Through Hispanic Linguistics

October 19, 2019 2 min

Dr. Jim Michnowicz is Professor of Hispanic linguistics at North Carolina State University. He received his Ph.D. in Hispanic Linguistics at Penn State University in 2006

Notable Alumni | Aaron Schwarz Advancing Digital Platforms

October 19, 2019 3 min

Aaron Schwarz manages digital platforms for American Airlines as a Senior Analyst of New Product Development.

Notable Alumni | Tracy Watson Shares Math Happiness in Her Classroom

October 19, 2019 2 min

Theresa “Tracy” Watson acquired her love for teaching math in graduate school, but her husband, Corey Boby ’96 M.S., always wanted to be a teacher

Kay-Anne Darlington, MA '10, PHD '15, portrait outside Jefferson Hall

In residence

October 18, 2019 1 min

As hundreds of students settled into Jeff Hall this fall, they discovered they’d be sharing the space with an unlikely resident—Kay-Anne Darlington, MA '10, PHD '15, a global health instructor and a member of OHIO’s Faculty-in-Residence program.

Notable Alumni | Timothy Coleman Tackles Health Issues from Allergies to Oncology

October 18, 2019 4 min

Timothy Coleman’s scientific expertise in the life sciences market combined with an innate business acumen has propelled him through many new product development efforts.

Dr. Frank Papay with Melanie and Abby Harlan, CNP, at the Cleveland Clinic’s Richard E. Jacobs Health Center in Avon, Ohio.

To serve & to heal

October 18, 2019 7 min

Dr. Frank Papay is heralded for performing America's first face transplant, but his practice is driven by mentor Rush Elliott's foundation of servant leadership.

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OHIO celebrates Homecoming 2019: 1804 and So Much More

October 17, 2019 4 min

51�� alumni and the Bobcats following in their footsteps united for Homecoming 2019 – a week dedicated to reveling in their shared and unique experiences and celebrating all things OHIO....

Mark Shatz and his son, Ethan Shatz, a first year, take a swing with Rufus as he studies the finer points of psychology. Photo by Ellee Achten, BSJ ’14, MA ’17

Funny is good

October 17, 2019 3 min

Mark Shatz uses humor to build community in his classroom, thanks to mentor Mel Helitzer.

Last word: Jana Houser

October 16, 2019 4 min

Assistant Professor of Geography Jana Houser joined the OHIO faculty in 2013. Houser researches severe weather and has been chasing extreme events like tornadoes for more than 15 years.

Notable Alumni | Samuel Chamberlain Is ‘Fanatic’ about Fresh Burgers and Fries

October 16, 2019 3 min

Samuel Chamberlain is Chief Operating Officer at Five Guys—where the hamburgers are still formed by hand and the fries are so fresh that bags of potatoes are often stacked beside the tables

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Alumni and Friends

Notable Alumni | Jon Wang Pioneers Research in Oncology and Gene Therapy

Notable Alumni | Eric Bikis Knows How Water Works—for the Future & in the Past

Notable Alumni | Frank Lavelle, When Law Meets The Fearless Starlight Band

Notable Alumni | Bryttani Debro Helps Victims of Human Trafficking in Ohio

Prized profs

Notable Alumni | Jim Michnowicz Breaking Cultural Barriers Through Hispanic Linguistics

Notable Alumni | Aaron Schwarz Advancing Digital Platforms

Notable Alumni | Tracy Watson Shares Math Happiness in Her Classroom

In residence

Notable Alumni | Timothy Coleman Tackles Health Issues from Allergies to Oncology

To serve & to heal

OHIO celebrates Homecoming 2019: 1804 and So Much More

Funny is good

Last word: Jana Houser

Notable Alumni | Samuel Chamberlain Is ‘Fanatic’ about Fresh Burgers and Fries

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