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Fall 2024 Class Notes

Take a peek at what alumni have been up to in 2023.

September 12, 2024

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1966

John B. Bishop, MS 鈥66, PHD 鈥69, received a Special Presidential Commendation from the Association of University and College Counseling Center Directors late last year. The award recognizes Bishop鈥檚 鈥渄edication to AUCCCD and collegiate mental health鈥 and his efforts to compile and publish a history of the organization, which previously presented him with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his leadership in developing and advancing college and university counseling centers.

1969

The University School of Nashville鈥檚 Tibbott Gallery hosted more than two dozen pieces by James Edward Carlos, PHD 鈥69, in an exhibition titled  early this year. The 8-foot-tall drawings depict what Carlos calls 鈥渕ythological portraits from different sanctions of spiritual endeavor鈥 and marked his final gallery showing to close his career.

1971

Rhodes University conferred an  upon South Africa鈥檚 former ambassador to the U.S., Barbara Masekela, AB 鈥71*. This honor is a tribute to her continuous contributions as a cultural activist, literary scholar and social justice advocate. Her influence spans continents, including teaching in the U.S., serving as Nelson Mandela鈥檚 head of staff and an ambassadorial appointment in France.

1972

When Time released its , a list of the most influential people of 2024, it included E. Jean Carroll, Dua Lipa, Elliot Page and Leslie Odom Jr., to name a few. Joining them was conceptual artist Jenny Holzer, BFA 鈥72*, whose work shines light on political and social justice issues鈥攐ften literally with projections or LED signs, as well as paintings in a variety of styles, line drawings, poetic and poignant plaques, and advocacy displays on box trucks. In the Time article, fellow artist Kiki Smith recalls Holzer鈥檚 1989 Guggenheim show as 鈥渙ne of the best I鈥檝e seen,鈥 adding that Holzer 鈥渉as allowed her art to grow by embracing collaboration and new technologies.鈥 Fittingly, Holzer returned to the Guggenheim this year from May through September with Light Line, an exhibition that reimagines her previous show with a six-story LED installation, paintings and other works from the 1970s through today, and a temporary projection on the building鈥檚 exterior.

The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct reelected Patrick McLaughlin, BGS 鈥72, as its vice chair. Also a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, McLaughlin has served on the OBPC since 2017. The board consists of 28 volunteer members, all appointed by justices of the Supreme Court of Ohio, and conducts hearings involving allegations of ethics violations by Ohio lawyers and judges.

51社区鈥檚 spring 2024  was given by William T. Newman Jr., BFA 鈥72*. His journey from Ohio University to becoming a revered trial judge and acclaimed actor on the stage and the screen exemplifies the multifaceted paths of success that Bobcats aspire to traverse.

1976

David R. Conway, BSC 鈥76*, assumed the role of , championing the interests of Marylanders aged 50-plus and their families. With over five years of dedicated service to AARP, including leadership in Howard County initiatives and advocacy for senior wellness, Conway brings a wealth of experience and commitment to his new position.

1979

Longtime sportswriter Peter King, BSJ 鈥79*, known for his NFL coverage at Sports Illustrated and NBC Sports,  in February. While he is leaving the door open to future projects, King told Cleveland.com that his decision to retire stems in part from a desire to prioritize family and personal well-being.

1981

Northeast Ohio TV news mainstay Joe Pagonakis, BSC 鈥81*,  from a 48-year career in April. The multi-award-winning journalist鈥攁ccolades include more than a dozen Emmy, Associated Press and Regional Murrow awards, as well as the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences鈥 鈥淪ilver Circle鈥 lifetime achievement award鈥攊s a WOUB alumnus and both opened and closed his broadcasting career at WEWS in Cleveland, with additional stints at WYTV in Youngstown and WANE in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

In March, Paula Shugart, BSC 鈥81*, was inducted into the . During her 23-year tenure as president of the Miss Universe Organization, Shugart advocated for women鈥檚 empowerment, a skill she attributes to her education at 51社区. Her contributions to OHIO include an internship program with Scripps College of Communication, which has sent more than 60 students to public relations, design, video and photo internships in New York.

1982

Former Michigan State University football coach Mark Dantonio, MED 鈥82*, gave the at the university鈥檚 spring ceremony. In his 13 seasons with the Spartans, he earned the title of MSU鈥檚 all-time winningest football coach and led the team to three Big Ten Championships and several bowl game wins. The university also conferred upon him an honorary doctorate of education.

The in Putt-Putt golf is David Phillippi, AAS 鈥82, 鈥05, BSC 鈥84. He and playing partner Tony Centers shot a combined 36 under par across 72 holes. Phillippi also finished third in two other events, fourth in another, and tied for eighth place in the Tournament Players Championship.

1983

Broadcaster and WOUB alumnus John 鈥淛ack鈥 Caudill, BSC 鈥83*, celebrated 40 years on air with KOTA/KEVN in Rapid City, South Dakota, late last year. In honor of the achievement, Mayor Jason Salamun issued an executive proclamation naming Dec. 21 to be 鈥淛ack Caudill Day.鈥

1985

Donna Julian, BSPE 鈥85*, executive vice president with (Charlotte, North Carolina) Hornets Sports & Entertainment, was named among 2024鈥檚 by membership organization Women We Admire. Her past accolades include being named to Sports Business Journal鈥檚 2020 Game Changers and VenuesNow鈥檚 2019 All-Stars, which recognizes top sports and entertainment executives who have shaped the industry.

1986

The American Advertising Federation tapped Paul Carringer, MBA 鈥86, to serve as a judge for the 2024 ADDY Awards for its Corpus Christi, Texas, chapter based on his 40-plus years of experience and status as a past Gold ADDY winner. The Gold ADDY recognizes the highest level of creative excellence at the American Advertising Awards, the industry鈥檚 largest and most representative competition.

Zanesville City Schools inducted Selina Christian-Safari, BGS 鈥86*, to its in April for her achievements in track and field. She still holds several hurdling school records she set in 1982. Christian-Safari was previously inducted to the Kermit Blosser Ohio Athletics Hall of Fame in 1884; during her time at OHIO, she was a three-time NCAA national qualifier in the 400-meter hurdles, won the MAC 400-meter hurdle title and set the still-standing Ohio outdoor record for the 100-meter dash, among other accomplishments.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association honored Caroline (Mast) Daugherty, BSED 鈥86*, through its recognition program during the 2024 Boys State Basketball Tournament. As a player at OHIO, she earned three-time Mid-American Conference player of the year honors, MAC鈥檚 player of the decade distinction and was the Bobcats鈥 all-time leading scorer鈥攁mong both the women鈥檚 and men鈥檚 teams鈥攆or nearly 40 years. Daugherty is also a member of the MAC and OHIO athletic halls of fame and the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame.

1987

Women鈥檚 networking organization Conversation & Leadership tapped Cheryl Woodruff-Brooks, BBA 鈥87, to appear as a featured speaker at its Level Up! InfluenceHER conference, held near Cleveland in January. Woodruff-Brooks is a published author and an entrepreneur, selling a line of beauty products under the brand Nilaja.

1988

The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh, a nonprofit affiliate of disability support and advocacy charity Achieva, selected Mary Hartley, BFA 鈥88, as its . In assuming the role in February, she returned to the organization where she began her professional advocacy career nearly 20 years ago. Hartley has served as the inaugural chair of the Pennsylvania Employment First Oversight Commission by governor appointment; she also is past chair of the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center鈥檚 Disability Resource Council and has served on the Board of Disability Rights Pennsylvania.

1989

Executive producer David Collins, BSC 鈥89*, celebrated a 10th Emmy Award win鈥攁nd sixth consecutive win for Outstanding Structured Reality Program鈥攆or Netflix鈥檚 Queer Eye. Inspired by a transformative moment at a networking event, Collins and his partner conceptualized the series, originally known as Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. The seventh season of Queer Eye cinched the show as the longest-running reality series on Netflix, further solidifying its legacy in the entertainment landscape.

1990

The documentary 鈥淩hythms of the Heart,鈥 directed by Thomas 鈥淭hom鈥 Willey, BFA 鈥90*, is now . It focuses on the work of David Moses Bridges, a member of the Passamaquoddy tribe in Maine who is fighting both cancer and a battle to preserve his culture. Willey鈥檚 next project, 鈥淚t鈥檚 Only Right: The Calvineers Movie鈥 is currently in production.

1991

A seasoned journalist with deep ties to Central Ohio, Mike Shearer, BSJ 鈥91*, became the new  late last year. With a wealth of experience, including serving as editor and market leader for the Akron Beacon Journal and regional editor for several USA Today Network Ohio newsrooms, Shearer brings a passion for local journalism and community service to his new role.

1992

Larry Archie, BSH 鈥92, MSHA 鈥94, was reelected as district court judge for North Carolina鈥檚 24th Judicial District, where he has served since 2019. His new term runs through December 2026.

Last year, Mitchell Simmons, BSME 鈥92, MS 鈥93, received the 2023 Robert Beland Memorial Award for Excellence in Teaching at the National Intelligence University. The associate dean and program director for the University鈥檚 Oettinger School of Science and Technology Intelligence, Simmons also was recently named a full professor after 10 years of service and scholarship.

1993

Two alumni faculty members from OHIO have been honored with . Stocker Professor of Creative Writing Eric LeMay, AB 鈥93*, received accolades for his memoir excerpt on facing a cancer diagnosis as a new parent. And associate professor and School of Theater Director Merri Biechler, MFA 鈥07*, earned recognition for her play, 鈥淢y Bigfoot Family,鈥 a captivating exploration of hope amid family struggles. These awards not only celebrate individual achievements but also underscore the vibrant artistic community fostered at OHIO.

Doug Woods, AB 鈥93*, is the new . With an extensive background in academia, including his prior appointment as vice provost for graduate and professional studies and dean of the Graduate School at Marquette University, Woods brings a wealth of experience to his new position. His tenure at Marquette saw remarkable achievements, including record-high enrollment in the Graduate School and the implementation of innovative programs.

1994

In March, Karen (Cole) Jenkins, BSJ 鈥94*, returned to her roots as the in Johnson City, Tennessee. After stints in her hometown of Dayton, as well as Nashville and Bristol, Virginia, she diversified her skills with stints in PR, marketing and real estate. However, her childhood dream of news reporting beckoned, leading her back to WJHL.

South Point Local School District in southern Ohio has hired one of its graduates, Chris Mathes, BSED 鈥94, MED 鈥99*, to be its . Mathes, who has a 30-year history as an educator and administrator in the district, told The Ironton Tribune that 鈥渟erving the community that I know and love in this new capacity is truly an honor.鈥 His wife, Stacy (Lewis) Mathews, BSED 鈥94, herself has an impressive 29-year career as an educator in the district鈥檚 elementary school.

1995

The digital, advertorial lifestyle magazine , co-founded by Elizabeth (Coleman) Todd, BSJ 鈥95, celebrated its 10th anniversary earlier this year. In what she calls her 鈥渄ay job,鈥 Todd is the owner of three boutiques in the Alexandria, Virginia, area and co-founded the Old Town Boutique District, an area shopping district that now includes more than 30 independent retailers.

1996

Chrystal Denmark Porter, BSED 鈥96, MSA 鈥97, was named in Newton, Massachusetts. Porter joined Lasell in 2020 as the vice president of graduate and professional studies, then served as the vice president for enrollment and marketing in 2021.

1998

Each February, parent-teacher associations across the country celebrate the founding of the National PTA in a Founder鈥檚 Day event. At this year鈥檚 event, Michelle Hill, BSC 鈥98, received the Ohio PTA Achievement Award for her service with Strongsville Early Childhood PTA. Fellow Bobcat鈥攁nd Hill鈥檚 Delta Gamma sister鈥Sarah Knowles Polo, BBA 鈥00, MBA 鈥03, received the award last year for her involvement with Surrarrer Elementary School. Hill credits Knowles Polo with inspiring her to get involved with Strongsville City Schools.

1999

Jessica (Evans) Kopelwitz, BBA 鈥99*, joined TechGrowth Ohio as , bringing extensive entrepreneurial experience and a passion for supporting small businesses. She's well-equipped for the role thanks to her background in entrepreneurship, small business advising and technology sales, along with her community involvement. She will focus on expanding TechGrowth's outreach efforts and fostering growth in Southeast Ohio鈥檚 entrepreneurial community.

2004

St. Marys Memorial High School in western Ohio has hired Jordan Blackburn, BSED 鈥04*, as its new . Most recently, he served as the assistant women鈥檚 basketball coach at Ohio Wesleyan University and previously coached at Hayes High School in Delaware, Ohio, for 16 years. Blackburn has several Coach of the Year awards under his belt and has led Team Ohio in an annual Ohio-Kentucky All-Star game and an adidas National Championship.

2005

Consulting firm in Peoria, Illinois, announced the hire of grant writer Mandi Tucker, MFA 鈥05. Working from Ohio, she will research and identify grant funding opportunities, help prepare grant applications and coordinate with granting agencies to generate applications that address clients鈥 needs and funding opportunity priorities.

2007

Retired OHIO professor David Descutner and his wife, DeLysa Burnier, established an endowment to honor Carolyn Bailey Lewis, PHD 鈥07*, director and general manager emerita at WOUB. The at WOUB Public Media aims to recognize junior-level students who exemplify inclusive leadership and positive role modeling within WOUB.

Jason Elias, MSA 鈥07*, was inducted into the Warren High School鈥檚 this spring. The Northeast Ohio school recognized Elias for his success in baseball coaching, sales and recruiting. Now the associate director of athletics at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, Elias has seen 10 National Championships and more than 100 students advance to professional sports.

2008

Membership-based networking group Boston Business Women has named Kristen Reed, BA 鈥08, 鈥淏est Health Coach鈥 based on votes from clients and peers. Reed is the founder and CEO of Nursing Your Way to Wellness, where she provides personalized health coaching, group wellness programs and more, using a holistic approach that includes whole foods, physical activity, stress management and self-care.

The Muskingum County Community Foundation awarded Taylor Russell, BSS 鈥08*, the prestigious . A Zanesville native, Russell has demonstrated exceptional commitment to his community through his 11-year service with the Zanesville Jaycees, as well as serving on the board of directors for Muskingum County Emerging Leaders, Muskingum County Safety Council, the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce and the Carr Center, which provides services to children and adults with disabilities.

2009

The American Heart Association named Steubenville, Ohio, news anchor Jaime Baker, BSJ 鈥09*, as a 2024 Woman of Impact this spring. During the nine weeks of the Woman of Impact Campaign, nominees compete to generate financial support for women鈥檚 heart health. In a unique twist, this year the five nominees opted to work together to raise funds, culminating in a total of $56,545.

2011

Becker鈥檚 Healthcare has named Don Stanziano, MHA 鈥11, as one of its . As CMO at Pennsylvania-based Geisinger, Stanziano leads all strategic marketing, communications and digital engagement across the 10-hospital system.

2012

鈥淭he Private Eye,鈥 a feature film that saw wide release in the U.S. via Regal Cinemas, starred OHIO鈥檚 own Elliot Hebeler, BSPE 鈥12*. It was produced by Illusion Islands, the independent production company Hebeler and a group of close friends formed in 2017, and also starred Matt Rife, Erik Griffin and Eric Roberts, among others.

2013

Michael Boakye-Yiadom, PHD 鈥13, received the at last fall鈥檚 Ghana Education Awards for his service as the National Convenor for the September 2022 United Nations/UNESCO Transforming Education Summit, as appointed by the President of the Republic of Ghana, and for his research in educational planning. Boakye-Yiadom is the director-general of the Institute for Educational Planning and Administration, an autonomous entity within the University of Cape Coast.

Canton-area Jackson High School has promoted last year鈥檚 assistant coach, Michael Coon, BSPE 鈥13, MSRSS 鈥19*, to the role of . While this is his first experience as a varsity-level head coach, he served as head coach of the boys鈥 freshman basketball team for three years.

2015

Portraits taken by award-winning photographer Johnny Crawford, MA 鈥15*, were selected for a in Jackson, Georgia, earlier this year. Photographs of Jackson residents from Crawford鈥檚 Vietnam Black Soldiers Portrait Project were on display in the area of town known as 鈥淭he Orchard,鈥 according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

2016

Ian McKay, BA 鈥16*, was among the , Mississippi State University Alumni Association鈥檚 recognition program for outstanding young alumni making a positive impact on their communities. McKay earned his master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology at MSU in 2019 and 2021, respectively. He works at Nationwide Children鈥檚 Hospital in Columbus as a pediatric acute treatment psychologist and teaches at the Ohio State University College of Medicine.

Colton Primm, MBA 鈥16, MSA 鈥17*, rejoins the Razorback Foundation at the University of Arkansas after a successful stint at Louisiana Tech University, where he helped start the college鈥檚 Name, Image and Likeness collective to allow student athletes to be paid for use of their likeness and helped secure the school鈥檚 largest-ever corporate gift of $4 million. As the Razorback Foundation鈥檚 new , he oversees major gifts, leads capital campaigns and manages member portfolios. 

The Wexner Center for the Arts in Columbus announced the recipients of the , which included Eli Hiller, BS, BSVC 鈥16*. His project 鈥淏ecoming Us鈥 explores his status as the child of a single mother and a sperm donor and follows his search for his biological father.

Chillicothe High School band director Michelle (Carpenter) Turon, BMUS 鈥16, has been selected as the Ohio Music Education Association鈥檚 . OMEA bestows this honor on teachers with three to eight years of experience for being an inspiring educator and future leader in music education. A Marching 110 alumna, Turon has sent many of her own students on to march in The Most Exciting Band in the Land.

2017

Wright State University has tapped Jaaron Simmons, BSS 鈥17*, for the role of . Simmons has spent the last five seasons at the University of Michigan as video analyst and on-court instructor. During his time at OHIO, he set the University and Mid-American Conference single-season record for assists in the 2015-16 season; he ranks fourth all-time for the Bobcats with 475 career assists.

2018

The , presented at the American Association of Colleges and Universities鈥 annual conference, celebrates graduate students showing remarkable potential as future higher education leaders. Among the nine awardees for 2024 was Oumarou Abdoulaye Balarabe, MA 鈥18, MED 鈥21*. Named in honor of distinguished educator K. Patricia Cross, the award is bestowed upon those dedicated to academic innovation through equity, community engagement, and teaching and learning.

West Muskingum High School inducted its next class in early February. The honorees included Cade McCullough, BSCHE 鈥18*, who set several West Muskingum records in football, lettered in baseball for three years and was All-Muskingum Valley League his junior and senior years.

Austin 鈥淎.J.鈥 Ouellette, BSS 鈥18*, recently in the Canadian Football League after a successful stint with the Toronto Argonauts, where he led the team to the Grey Cup Championship and was named an Eastern Division All Star in 2022.

The Software Report named Charanjit 鈥淪unny鈥 Singh, MBA 鈥18*, to its list for his role in driving innovation and transformation in the tech industry. As president and CEO at Aeyon, Singh leads the company in providing analytics, IT, program management and more for the Department of Defense and similar civilian agencies.

2019

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging welcomed Michaela Wolfe, BSN 鈥19*, as a new member of its , representing Wyandot County. With a background in intensive care nursing and a passion for geriatric medicine, Wolfe aims to ensure equitable access to care and opportunities for elder residents of the district.

OHIO special teams coordinator and linebackers coach Nate Faanes, MSRSS 鈥19*, has been recognized as an American Football Coaches Association . The one-day program trains emerging leaders in football coaching through interactive lectures on leadership, ethics, career progression and more.

Sneha Upadhyay, MS 鈥19*, was one of eight students nationwide to be recognized at the American Vacuum Society International Symposium and Exhibition late last year with a prestigious National Graduate Research Award. Through her work researching quantum materials, she hopes to inspire other women to pursue careers in science and contribute to meaningful discoveries.

2020

Former Bobcats quarterback Nathan Rourke, BSPE 鈥20*, continues to bop around the NFL. The New England Patriots waived him in early May; the New York Giants pounced, claiming him the next day. Rourke entered the NFL last year with the Jacksonville Jaguars and played two seasons with the Canadian Football League鈥檚 BC Lions before that.

2021

The Ohio EMS Chiefs Association presented retired Athens County Chief and Director of Emergency Medical Services Rick Callebs, BSED 鈥21*, a plaque in honor of his in the industry. Alongside his EMS career, Callebs has been involved in coaching, volunteer work and operating a web design business; he is pursuing his real estate license and is also an amateur radio operator.

The late Olivia (Ball) Forrester, BS 鈥21*, was posthumously recognized by the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Coalition of Lebanon, Ohio, for her work in the community. The organization honored her with the for her activism and advocacy in the county. A service coordinator with the Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities and a member of the MLK Community Coalition, Forrester was known for organizing events and fundraisers for Earth Day and originating the Stand Up To Hate 5k fundraiser. 

2022

After playing for OHIO鈥檚 basketball team, Jason Preston, BSM 鈥22*, secured a two-way early this year. As a Bobcat, he earned the Conference Tournament MVP title. Preston鈥檚 journey continued with a draft selection by the Orlando Magic and trade to the Los Angeles Clippers before finding his footing in the G-League. At press time, he had scored six points across 17 minutes in a 131-102 loss to the Clippers in April.

2023

America's largest seafood trade association, the National Fisheries Institute, welcomed its new , Kayla Bennett, BSJ 鈥23*. She returns to the NFI after participating in the Scripps Semester in DC program; she has also served as a marketing and communications fellow at The Texas Tribune in Austin and an Ohio Statehouse News Bureau reporting fellow for the USA Today Network in Columbus.

The signed Rodney Mathews, BSS 鈥23*, as an undrafted free agent in April. During his time at OHIO, Mathews participated in more than 40 games and recorded 71 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss and three sacks. He served as one of OHIO鈥檚 captains last season, where he started in 12 of 13 games.

Maggie Nedoma, BSS 鈥23*, has ascended to the role of at Berea-Midpark High School near Cleveland, thanks to her passion for and expertise in the sport. With a background includes a year playing professionally in Europe, Nedoma brings a wealth of experience to her new position.

Akron Mayor-Elect Shammas Malik appointed Patricia Porter, BSVC 鈥23*, as the city鈥檚 . There she will work with the rest of the communications team with social media management, public relations, marketing and more. She鈥檚 well-equipped for the role, having served as the Athena Cinema鈥檚 marketing and communications manager for nearly two years during undergrad.

鈥淭he Match Game,鈥 written by Steven Strafford, MFA 鈥23*, made its at the Ensemble Theater of Cincinnati this spring. The play won the theater鈥檚 PLAY/write: The Jackie Demaline Regional Collegiate Playwriting Competition in 2022 and will be directed by Jared Doren, who has coordinated the competition since its inception in 2019.

Like his former teammate Mathews, Sam Wiglusz, MSM 鈥23*, has signed with an NFL team as an undrafted free agent, joining the . Wiglusz played in more than two dozen games at OHIO, twice earning First-Team All-MAC accolades and making the Academic All-America Second Team once.

a woman in a pink shirt, jeans and glasses with short dark hair reading at Wolfe park

Photo by Ben Wirtz Siegel, BSVC '02

Alumni Authors

OHIO alumni publish books across subjects and genres. Here are releases within the last year.

 

  • The Mountain Empire League, historical fiction (), by Marshall Adesman, MED 鈥73
  • Something in the Woods Loves You, memoir (), by Jarod Anderson, MA 鈥10
  • The Unmothers, thriller (), by Leslie Anderson, MA 鈥11
  • HAMPI, poetry and photo essay (), by Mayu 鈥淩iver鈥 Coello (Jara), MA 鈥23
  • The Ultimate Glue Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Adhesives for Cosplay, Crafts & More, craft and DIY (), by Annye 鈥淢aker Fishmeal鈥 Driscoll, BSCS 鈥12
  • Narratives of Narcolepsy in Everyday Life: Exploring Intricacies of Identity, Sleepiness, and Place, health communication and disability (), by Nicole Eugene, MA, PHD 鈥17
  • The Bedtime Mantra, children鈥檚 picture book (), by Mesha Griffith, BSJ 鈥13
  • The Middle of Somewhere: Rural Education Partnerships and Innovation, education (), edited by Sara L. Hartman, BSED 鈥97, and Bob Klein
  • 60 Songs That Explain the 鈥90s, history and music (), by Rob Harvilla, BSJ 鈥00
  • The Lord Who Listens: A Dogmatic Inquiry into God as Hearer, theology (), by Charles C. Helmer IV, BS 鈥05
  • Pippa Speaks Up!, children鈥檚 chapter book (), by Elizabeth (Pease) James, BSJ 鈥04
  • Overcoming the School Trauma Cycle: Academic and Emotional Supports for Struggling Learners, education and mental health (), by Trynia Kaufman, BSS 鈥05
  • American Whitelash: A Changing Nation and the Cost of Progress, race and historical analysis (), by Wesley Lowery, BSJ 鈥17
  • At Last, romance (), by Mary (Bell) Meyer, AB 鈥72
  • Remembering Our Bella, children鈥檚 picture book (), by Monica (Hobbs) Page, BSHCS 鈥01
  • The Encouraging Mentor: Your Guide to 40 Conversations that Matter and 40 Conversations: A Guided Journal for Personal and Professional Growth, business and leadership, (), by Brian Raison, MA 鈥98
  • Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality, biology and philosophy (), by Venki Ramakrishnan, MS 鈥74, PHD 鈥76, HSCD 鈥19
  • Classes of Travel: Things I Learned and Taught Along the Way, memoir (), by Edward Schack, MA 鈥86
  • Teen Movies: A Century of American Youth, film history (), by Timothy Shary, MA 鈥92
  • Olly & the Spores of Sapphire Creek, young adult fiction (), by Glenn Somodi, BSJ 鈥92

Send your published work updates to ohiotoday@ohio.edu or to Ohio Today, 51社区, P.O. Box 869, Athens, OH 45701-0869. And don鈥檛 forget to add your achievement to the 51社区 Alumni Association鈥檚 Bobcat Authors database.

 

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