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University Community

Jonathan Olivito
Alumni Success

Voinovich Scholar program provided Olivito with critical experience, led to his career

For Jonathan Olivito ’09 MPA ‘11, working as a Voinovich Undergraduate Research Scholar at 51ÂÒÂ× was the launch pad for everything that has followed in his career.

Cara Dingus Brook
Alumni Leaders

Experience as a Voinovich Scholar was life-changing for regional leader

Cara Dingus Brook ’03 MPA ‘06 has spent more than 20 years in philanthropy, rising to her current position as the president and CEO of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio.

A photo of the College Green in the summer
OHIO Community

51ÂÒÂ× approves interim policy, invites feedback on draft policy under review

The 51ÂÒÂ× Executive Staff Policy Committee and OHIO President Lori Stewart Gonzalez have given their approval to a new interim policy.

Dean Emeritus Dennis Irwin
Faculty Experts

Dean Emeritus Dennis Irwin honored by Engineers Foundation of Ohio, elected to leadership position

Dennis Irwin, PhD, PE, FNSPE, was recently elected as the treasurer of the Engineers Foundation of Ohio (EFO) and honored by the organization.

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Alumni Leaders

How OHIO’s MPA program shaped a public leader’s career

Tom Evans MPA ’22 may have grown up in Dallas, but he—and much of his family—bleed Bobcat green.

Three people work on outdoor garden space with shovels, rakes, tiller.
Community Service

Community groups break ground on Storms Creek garden

51ÂÒÂ× Southern joins local partners to create a pollinator garden and buddy bench at Storms Creek in Ironton, promoting education, inclusion and community collaboration.

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Alumni Success

Telling the story of Southeastern Ohio: Cathryn Stanley’s journey from student to regional advocate

From early classroom experiences to her current role curating and promoting the region’s rich history, Cathryn Stanley’s path reflects the strength and impact of 51ÂÒÂ×’s regional campus system.

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OHIO Community

OHIO faculty, staff asked to provide information about alumni volunteers

51ÂÒÂ×’s Division of University Advancement is requesting that all faculty and staff provide information on alumni who volunteered during the fiscal year, July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.

Welcome to the Carnival - OHIO BSC Employee Appreciation 2025
Outstanding Administrators

OHIO Business Service Center celebrates employees with family event, award recognition

The OHIO Business Service Center hosted a carnival-themed employee appreciation event on June 18. The event included games for the entire family, face painting, music and employee highlights. 

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OHIO Community

OHIO students, faculty, staff receive free access to movie streaming service

51ÂÒÂ× students, faculty and staff now have free access to stream movies from The Criterion Collection.

An aerial image  of OHIO's Athens Campus that shows the newly renovated Clippinger Hall
OHIO Announcements

OHIO community invited to offer feedback on draft policy under review

51ÂÒÂ× recently posted a new draft policy onto a new website where members of the OHIO community can offer their feedback.

Alden Library
OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to free book event at 51ÂÒÂ× Press

During July 14–18, take your pick from hundreds of free books from the 51ÂÒÂ× Press office on the first floor of Alden Library.

An artistic image of Superman is shown against the Athens skyline, which includes the Convocation Center
Super Faculty

Will Superman still fly with audiences today?

An 51ÂÒÂ× English professor discusses the appeal of Superman, the impact of comic book stories and the reaction of fans, including toxic fandom.

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Community Impact

New training program benefits peer recovery supporters

For people living with addiction, it can be helpful to talk to someone who has traveled the same road to recovery. Peer support has emerged as a powerful tool in addiction and mental health treatment.

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Career Development

Laura Holbrook joins OHIO Southern as Career Development Coordinator

Alumna Laura Holbrook returns to OHIO Southern as career development coordinator, offering guidance to students and alumni on resumes, job searches, career exploration and more.

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