Alumni

Philosophy Alum Gets Mississippi Humanities Scholar Award

Eric Weber

Ohio University alum Eric Weber ’05M has been selected to receive the 2015 Humanities Scholar Award for his outstanding contributions to the study and understanding of the humanities, reports the University of Mississippi News. Weber  is associate professor of public policy leadership at the University of Mississippi. He earned an […]

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January 10, 2015 at 11:00 pmAlumni Alumni in the News In the News

Alum Sentences Himself to R&R—551 Jury Trials Later

After presiding over 551 jury trials Ohio University alum Judge James L. Kimbler “has sentenced himself to 60 days of rest and relaxation as he begins retirement,” reports the Medina (OH) Sun News. Kimbler, a 1971 graduate of the College of Arts & Sciences at Ohio University, presided over Medina […]

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January 10, 2015 at 10:45 pmAlumni Alumni in the News In the News

Biology Alum Produces the ‘Fantastic Fur of Sea Otters’

Joshua Cassidy

Ohio University alum Joshua Cassidy ’01 is a Multimedia Producer for KQED Science and and the Lead Producer for the Deep Look series. His latest production, “The Fantastic Fur of Sea Otters,” shows why California sea otters frolicking in the chilly Pacific need the densest fur of any mammal on […]

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January 7, 2015 at 7:22 pmAlumni Alumni in the News In the News

Plant Biology Alum Brings Beauty to Food Desert in Columbus

Plant Biology Alum Brings Beauty to Food Desert in Columbus

Ohio University alum Nick Stanich ’08 is helping one of the oldest neighborhoods in Columbus to grow food, create beauty, and build community. Stanich is the director of Franklinton Gardens, a non-profit urban farm dedicated to growing and sharing healthy food, creating beauty, and building community with our neighbors. Many […]

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January 7, 2015 at 3:58 pmAlumni News

Spanish Alum Was Teacher at Conneaut High School

Betty Lou Humphrey

Former Conneaut (OH) resident, Betty Lou Humphrey ’50, age 86, passed away Jan. 3, 2015, at the Grande Village Retirement Center in Twinsburg, Ohio, according to the Star Beacon. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from the College of Arts & Sciences at Ohio University. Born May 28, 1928, […]

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January 7, 2015 at 9:50 amAlumni

Psychology Alum Named Graduate Dean at Wheeling Jesuit University

Christopher Petrosino

Ohio University alum Christopher Petrosino ’88, ’97M, 04Ph.D. has been named Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies at Wheeling (WV) Jesuit University, reports WVNSTV. Petrosino earned a B.A. in Psychology from the College of Arts & Sciences at Ohio University, followed by a BSPT in Physical Therapy, an M.Ed., and […]

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January 7, 2015 at 9:40 amAlumni Alumni in the News In the News

Political Science Alum Named Butler County United Way Interim Director

Ohio University alum Kierston Hobaugh ’03 has been named director of the United Way of Butler County, reports the Pittsburgh Tribune. Hobaugh earned a degree in Political Science Pre-Law from the College of Arts & Sciences at Ohio University. Reporter Rick Wills notes that Hobaugh “steps into the job as […]

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