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Alumni and Friends

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Graduation 2025

Social work graduate prepares for career helping others

With a passion for helping others, social work graduate Macy Malone prepares to continue her education and build a career focused on supporting her community.

Larry Katz award
Alumni

Scripps College inducts Larry Katz ‘77 into the Ohio Communication Hall of Fame

Even though Larry Katz’s career was not one of a typical Scripps College of Communication graduate, the radio and television major never forgot what OHIO, the Scripps College and WOUB meant to him.

Sam Debatin
Alumni

In tune with his calling: Art History grad finds harmony in piano tuning

Sam Debatin graduated from OHIO with a degree in art history, but rather than pursuing a career as museum curator, he has been working as a freelance piano tuner since his graduation in 2022.

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Alumni Success

Turning passion into planning

Three OHIO alumni are turning their passion for planning into impactful careers, using their education to drive sustainable, community-centered change across the country.

Scripps PRSSA to NY 2025
Alumni

Scripps PRSSA travels to the Big Apple to connect with alumni

Scripps PRSSA is busy planning a trip to Chicago for next school year after having the opportunity to connect with fellow bobcats in the Big Apple earlier this month.

McClure Day 2025
McClure School Day

Students, alumni and faculty participate in McClure School Day 2025

Each year on McClure School Day, students get the chance to learn about possible career paths and the state of the technology industry from Ƶ alumni and experts in the field.

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University Community

Keynote speaker brings regional roots, real-world advice to OHIO Southern graduation ceremony

Ƶ Southern graduate Stephan Harris returns as keynote speaker for the 2025 ceremony, sharing a message of persistence, community, and the power of asking questions and getting involved.

Jamie Carmichael, MPA ’03, Chief Program Officer at the Ohio Department of Aging
Career

How OHIO's MPA program generates career-building insights

Jamie Carmichael, MPA ’03, has risen through the ranks of state government to Chief Program Officer at the Ohio Department of Aging. Here’s her take on how OHIO's MPA program set her up for success.

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Student Success

Beating the odds, building a future

A mother, cancer survivor, and full-time worker, this graduate earned two degrees with a mission to improve the justice system—and she's not done yet.

Terry Moore
Alumni

Terry Moore presented with OHIO’s University College Alumnus of the Year Award

Terry Moore, a 1970 graduate in the Bachelor of General Studies program, was honored with University College's Outstanding Alumnus of the Year award.

Marshall McPeek
Alumni

Columbus TV Meteorologist says WOUB was his “life” at Ƶ

ABC6 Columbus Chief Meteorologist Marshall McPeek remembers his time in Athens fondly, and says he remembers his entire experience at OHIO as being inside the Radio and Television Building at WOUB.

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Alumni Engagement

Meaningful to this day: Alumnus guides students to career success

Career coach Marty Wall, BA ’72, gives political science students a head start on achieving their professional goals.

Alyse Giffin
Class of 2025

Balancing life, work and earning a diploma

With the support of her advisor at Ƶ Southern, Alyse Giffin found a program that built on her existing education and aligned with her career goals.

Bo Koster
OHIO Alumni

A full-circle moment: Bo Koster of My Morning Jacket returns to Athens to share music and experiences

Nearly 30 years later, Bo Koster of the indie rock band My Morning Jacket will return to Athens for the first time since graduating to perform with his band and engage with students and community members on his life and making music.

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Class of 2025

Turning passion into impact through social work

Brittney Marinich’s time at OHIO gave her more than just a degree—it gave her direction.

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