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Awards

OHIO students, faculty and alumni to participate in cultural exchange after being selected for prestigious awards

Fourteen members of the 51ĀŅĀ× community have been awarded prestigious fellowships through programs like Fulbright, CLS, and Princeton in Asia, supporting international education and cultural exchange. These awards enable recipients to pursue research, teaching, and diplomatic engagement abroad.

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Giving

New fund breaks down barriers for strategic communication students

Alumni come together to establish the Scripps PRSSA Support Fund to help students engage in experiential learning, networking and other real-world opportunities.

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Forever OHIO

From student to steward: OHIO Eastern alumna leads Underground Railroad Museum into new era

Kristina Estle’s journey to becoming museum director of the Underground Railroad Museum in Belmont County began with an unexpected return to college at 51ĀŅĀ× Eastern.

Brittany Rinehart
Alumni Impact

51ĀŅĀ× Chillicothe alumna Brittany Rinehart finds purpose in advocacy, education

For Brittany Rinehart, helping others isn’t just a career, it’s a calling. Rinehart earned herĀ Associate of Applied Science in Human Services Technology with a mission to make a difference.

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Alumni

OHIO community mourns the passing of alumna and supporter Jenny Grasselli Brown

Prolific scientist and 51ĀŅĀ× supporter Jeanette (Gescy) Grasselli Brown, BS '50, HDS '78, passed away in July. The OHIO community remembers her legacy.

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Workforce Development

Regional employers, educators meet to advance global workforce readiness in Ohio

Industry leaders and 51ĀŅĀ× partners explore how language, culture and global skills can power Ohio’s economic future.

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Alumni Success

Joanna Denny puts OHIO Chillicothe social work degree to work serving her community

As a licensed social worker embedded with the Chillicothe Police Department, 51ĀŅĀ× Chillicothe alumna Joanna Denny is never far from her police-issued radio.

Jessica Rutkowski
Alumni

Jessica Rutkowski returns to OHIO as Regional Recruitment Manager at Lancaster campus

Jessica RutkowskiĀ has been named theĀ Regional Recruitment ManagerĀ atĀ OHIO Lancaster, bringing with her a decade of experience in student engagement, leadership development and strategic communication.

David Morkeh
Supporting Students

David Morkeh brings global perspective, student focus to OHIO Lancaster

With a proven commitment to student development and success, David Morkeh is bringing his talents and passion to 51ĀŅĀ× Lancaster as the new Success Advisor.

Michelle Taylor
Faculty Excellence

OHIO nursing graduate to serve as lab coordinator at OHIO Chillicothe

Michelle Taylor, a two-time OHIO graduate, has joined 51ĀŅĀ× Chillicothe as an assistant professor of instruction and will serve as the lab coordinator for OHIO Chillicothe’s nursing program.

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Alumni Success

Scripps alumna Jericka Duncan honored for professional achievement

The former WOUB host was recognized last month by the NAACP Cleveland Chapter and the Buffalo Broadcasters Hall of Fame for her work as a journalist.

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Awards

University Communications and Marketing wins national recognition for social campaign and content

The Bobcats at the Super Bowl campaign won Best Social Media Campaign in the 2025 PhotoShelter Storyteller Awards, with Eli Burris also recognized as a finalist for Sports Storyteller of the Year.

Jonathan Olivito
Alumni Success

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

For Jonathan Olivito ’09 MPA ā€˜11, working as a Voinovich Undergraduate Research Scholar at 51ĀŅĀ× 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 ā€˜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.

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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 51ĀŅĀ×’s regional campus system.

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